Tag: Jake Diekman
Future Phillies pushing Reading Fightins into playoff race
| Leave a CommentJ.P. Crawford had 4 RBI in the Reading Fightin' Phils 8-1 win over the Trenton Thunder on Thursday. The sweep…
Read more »Into the Sunset: If this was it, it was Hollywood ending for Hamels
| Leave a CommentView image | gettyimages.com When Cole Hamels took the mound on Saturday afternoon in Chicago, there were many storylines….
Read more »Franco’s blast forces extras, Phillies walk off on error
| Leave a CommentView image | gettyimages.com A line-drive single by Maikel Franco marked the Phillies first hit of the night. It…
Read more »Harper, Gonzalez lead Nationals past Phillies
| Leave a CommentView image | gettyimages.com Trailing in a one-run game, the Phillies opted to bring in Jake Diekman to face…
Read more »Carpenter, Adams, Holliday help Cardinals roll past Phillies
| Leave a CommentView image | gettyimages.com The struggle continued for David Buchanan on Thursday. The Cardinals 2-3-4 hitters – Matt Carpenter,…
Read more »Duda, Mets back Harvey in win over Phillies
| Leave a CommentView image | gettyimages.com Tuesday night's game in New York featured a little bit of everything. Citi Field has…
Read more »Halladay Strong in Two Innings; Phillies, Tigers End Game in 5-5 Tie After Ten Innings
| Leave a CommentPhoto courtesy of Jack Kasten Day two of spring training games brought about quite a match-up, Roy Halladay vs. Justin…
Read more »Darin Ruf Homers Twice in 4-2 Loss to Nationals
| 5 Comments on Darin Ruf Homers Twice in 4-2 Loss to NationalsAnyone still watching out there? The Nationals have clinched the National League East. All that's left to do now is…
Read more »Nationals Top Phillies, 7-3; Phils Drop Final Home Game of the 2012 Season
| Leave a CommentIf this is how the Nationals are going to play in the postseason, then the rest of the National League…
Read more »Halladay Exits Early, Phillies Struggle in 8-2 Loss to Braves
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies have put themselves into a position in the second wildcard race where a series like this is a…
Read more »Phillies’ Win Streak Snapped after 6-4 Loss to Houston Astros
| Leave a CommentA change of scenery and a new mission: Chase the St. Louis Cardinals. Entering tonight's game in Houston, the Phillies…
Read more »Kendrick Masterful Once Again, Phillies Win Fifth Straight, 3-1
| Leave a CommentIs it safe to call Kyle Kendrick an Ace yet? Because he's sure as hell pitching like one. The surging…
Read more »Phillies Finish Off Doubleheader, Rockies Series With a 7-4 Win in Series Sweep
| Leave a CommentIf you were hoping for a game with lots of hitting and lots of excitement, you watched the right ballgame…
Read more »Offense Slumps in 2-1 Loss to Reds
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies scored first tonight in Cincy thanks to a bases-loaded walk from Dom Brown which forced in Chase Utley….
Read more »Ninth Inning Comeback Lead Phillies to 7-6 Victory over Brewers
| Leave a CommentRoy Halladay returned to Citizens Bank Park for the first time since coming off the disabled list during the Dodgers…
Read more »Ruiz, Utley, and Worley with Multi-RBI Night; Phils Defeat Rockies 8-5
| 2 Comments on Ruiz, Utley, and Worley with Multi-RBI Night; Phils Defeat Rockies 8-5Image courtesy of Matt Sautter The Phillies were looking for a quality start from Vance Worley tonight to snap out…
Read more »Rollins, Ruiz Remain Hot in 8-3 Win Over Pirates
| Leave a CommentAfter dropping both games of a day-night double-header yesterday, the Phillies were looking to shake off the rust and start…
Read more »Bastardo Blows Game One, Phils Lose 3-2; More Bullpen Disasters in Game Two Lead to 7-3 Loss
| Leave a CommentCole Hamels and David Price squared off this afternoon in the first game of a double-header. Friday's game was washed…
Read more »Rockies Finally Pick Up a Win; Defeat Phillies, 4-1
| Leave a CommentJust another one of those games on a sweltering June night. As big of a problem as situational hitting is…
Read more »Minnesota Mashes 17 Hits Against Kendrick and Not So Great Bullpen, Defeat Phils 11-7
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies were simply looking to have fun coming into this series against the Minnesota Twins. As assumed by…
Read more »Phils Drop Fifth Straight to Dodgers, 6-5
| Leave a CommentThis is getting painful. The Phillies can't score runs when they need to, and boy did they need to tonight….
Read more »Big Z and the Fish Dominate Big Joe and the Phils; Take Two of Three in Philly
| Leave a CommentIn the rubber match of this Marlins-Phillies series, big Joe took the mound against big Z, Carlos Zambrano. Blanton was…
Read more »Phillies Fall 6-3 to Mets after Hour Long Rain Delay
| 1 Comment on Phillies Fall 6-3 to Mets after Hour Long Rain DelayJoe Blanton took the hill at Citi Field tonight against Jeremy Hefner, who was making his second major league start….
Read more »Cliff Lee Still Isn’t a Winner; Phillies Are In Extra Innings, 5-3
| Leave a CommentToday is May 25th and Cliff Lee does not have a win under his belt this season. Since he came…
Read more »Phillies Drop Fourth Straight to Nationals, 5-2
| Leave a CommentJust another one of those games in which you'd rather throw your tv out of the window than have to…
Read more »Cliff Lee Can’t Catch A Break; Phillies Drop Second Straight to Boston, 5-1
| Leave a CommentCliff Lee's win total this season: 0. Cliff Lee's win total after today's game: Still 0. Cliff has had multiple…
Read more »Carlos Ruiz Plates Three in 8-7 Win Over Cubs; Roy Halladay Picks Up Fourth Win of the Season
| Leave a CommentFinally, a win for Roy Halladay. Doc pitched a masterpiece tonight at Wrigley and received run support, which is a…
Read more »Phillies Place Vance Worley On DL, Kendrick To Make Start Tonight
| 1 Comment on Phillies Place Vance Worley On DL, Kendrick To Make Start TonightAccording to MLB's Todd Zolecki, the Phillies have placed RHP Vance Worley (3-2, 3.07 ERA) on the 15-day DL with…
Read more »It’s Time for the Phillies to Cut Some Veterans in the Shaky Bullpen
| 1 Comment on It’s Time for the Phillies to Cut Some Veterans in the Shaky BullpenYesterday afternoon we witnessed once again the Phillies' major problem this season: starter has a dominant/decent/good start, and the bullpen…
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