Articles by Andrew Sifari (57)
View image | gettyimages.com Final: Mets 3, Phillies 2 WP: Jonathan Niese (3-2, 1.95 ERA) LP: Aaron Harang (3-3, 2.38 ERA) SV:Jeurys Familia (12) Philadelphia, PA – Aaron Harang was solid again over seven innings, but a key homer late made the difference in Saturday's loss to the Mets. The game was lacking […]
Cuban Slugger Yasmani Tomas has attracted suitors from across MLB, including the Phillies and Giants According to a post on MLB Network's Hot Stove blog, the Phillies seem to be reconsidering their chase of talented Cuban slugger Yasmany Tomas. Paul Hagen, who posted the story, notes that "[w]hile the Phils, who had a private workout […]
Freddy Galvis came up big with his first homer of the year, giving the Phillies the lead in the fifth against Gio Gonzalez The Nationals made things interesting late, but a strong effort from the bullpen in relief of Cole Hamels helped the Phillies escape with the win Tuesday night in the second game of […]
Asche's two-run shot tied the game in the eighth following the departure of Madison Bumgarner The Phillies didn't exactly impress in the early goings of Friday's series-opening game against the San Fransisco Giants, but behind a solid start from Cole Hamels and a clutch offensive performance from Cody Asche, they managed to eek out a […]
Utley's three-run shot was one of a number of highlights in a strong offensive performance The offense was firing on all cylinders, and David Buchanan pitched a solid game as the Phillies rolled to a 10-3 win over the Houston Astros Wednesday night. Buchanan (6-5) did a pretty good job filling in for the injured […]
Werth's RBI double helped seal the deal for the Nationals in their three-run eighth inning. The Phillies needed another strong outing from Cole Hamels Sunday, and the veteran lefthander did his part over seven solid innings. However, Washington ace Stephen Strasburg was just as good over his seven innings of work, and the Nationals managed […]
While nobody will mistake them for a contender, the Phillies hardly looked like the team that won the first two games of this series against Washington in last night's 11-0 debacle, surrendering more runs in a four-inning stretch than they had all series so far. It's just been that kind of season for the ever-frustrating […]
Lee's injury in the third overshadowed an excellent offensive performance by the Phillies The Phillies' offense came alive Thursday evening following an 11-2 beatdown at the hands of the New York Mets in their previous game. It should have been a happier day, but the outburst was overshadowed by the loss of pitcher Cliff Lee […]
Cody Asche's 2-run shot sparked a four-run inning during the Phillies' 10-6 loss Saturday The Phillies offense was great early in support of Cliff Lee, but the Diamondbacks battled back to tie the game and eventually win it in the tenth on Saturday. Lee wasn't his usual sharp self to start off the game, though […]
Ryan Zimmerman's RBI single in the 10th was the go-ahead run in the Nationals' 5-3 win Cole Hamels was solid over seven innings, but the Phillies came up short in the tenth inning as their winning streak ended at five with the Washington Nationals' 5-3 victory Saturday night. Hamels ran into a bit of trouble […]