Phillies Final: Rockies Shutout Phillies on Mother’s Day, 4-0, Snap Phils’ 5-Game Win Streak

The Philadelphia Phillies went 0-for-14 with runners in scoring position and had two errors in a disappointing 4-0 Mother’s Day loss to the Colorado Rockies.  Aaron Nola took the loss for the Phillies, but the “L” wasn’t indicative of how he pitched.  Nola’s line: 7 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 4 […]

Mike Lipinski  •  14 May 2023
Phillies Final: Phillies Rally Late to Beat the Rox, 6-3

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper’s 2-run double in the 8th inning proved to be the game winner on Friday night.  The Phillies took the series opener from the Colorado Rockies, 6-3.   Phillies starter Taijuan Walker and Rox Austin Gomber starter engaged in a pitching duel through six innings in the usually homer friendly confines […]

Mike Lipinski  •  12 May 2023
Phillies Final: Phillies Take Game One in 2022 World Series Rematch

The Philadelphia Phillies used the longball, home run robbing defense, and excellent starting pitching enroute to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in the opener of the 2022 World Series rematch.   Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was spectacular.  The struggling ace finally put together an outing that is expected from an ace.  Nola’s line […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Apr 2023
Phillies Final: Phils’ Strahm Shuts Out Seattle, 1-0

Philadelphia Phillies spot starter Matt Strahm was once again splendid in his latest outing for the Fightins.  The lefty went 5.1 innings allowing no runs and scattering two hits.  Kody “Son of Roger” Clemens provided the only run of the ballgame, a two-out RBI single in the 2nd inning, to give the Phillies a 1-0 […]

Mike Lipinski  •  27 Apr 2023
Phillies Final: Fightins Slug Four Homers, Rout Rox 9-3 in Series Finale

The Philadelphia Phillies used home runs from Trea Turner, Kody Clemens, Brandon Marsh, and Bryson Stott to crush the Colorado Rockies 9-3 in Sunday afternoon’s series finale.   The Phillies were also aided by a tough outing from veteran righty Zack Wheeler.  Wheeler struggled at times, but was able to get through six complete innings.  His […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Apr 2023
Monday’s Phillies-White Sox Rained Out, Traditional Double Dip on Tuesday

Monday night’s series opener between the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox has been postponed due to weather in Chicago, the White Sox announced.  The Chicago forecast called for high’s in the mid-30’s with high winds and snow showers.  The game will be made up as part of a traditional double header on Tuesday, April […]

Mike Lipinski  •  17 Apr 2023
Phillies Should Target Starting Pitching at the Trade Deadline

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is fast approaching. The Philadelphia Phillies sit one-game up in the wild card and should focus on starting pitching for the stretch run.

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Jul 2022
Mets-Phillies: Game 26 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies (11-14) will look to stop their three-game skid on Thursday night against the New York Mets (18-9) in South Philadelphia.  New York has won four-of-six from Philadelphia this season. 

Mike Lipinski  •  05 May 2022
Rangers Edge the Phillies 2-1 in Extras

Phillies fall to the Rangers 2-1 in extra innings

Mike Lipinski  •  04 May 2022