Homers continue to hurt Hamels, Phils losing streak hits 5 games

  View image | gettyimages.com Michael Taylor belted a solo home run in the fifth, the seventh home run allowed by Cole Hamels this season. Through those five innings, he had allowed just 10 hits in 17 innings on the season. The home runs, and a two-run double by Ryan Zimmerman to break things open […]

Kevin Durso  •  16 Apr 2015
Slumping Phillies open another series with Nationals

  View image | gettyimages.com A struggling offense has been the primary reason for the Phillies (3-6) current four-game losing streak. There aren't many bright spots in the lineup and it has shown as the Mets dominated a three-game series sweep earlier this week. The Phillies next series comes in Washington as they meet the […]

Kevin Durso  •  16 Apr 2015
Game 4 Preview: Williams debuts as Phillies open series with Nationals

  View image | gettyimages.com As the starting pitchers have gone, so have the Phillies (1-2). David Buchanan joined Cole Hamels on Thursday night in first-start struggles, allowing six runs in the third inning allowing the Boston Red Sox to claim the series. Jerome Williams makes his first impression on the 2015 season Friday night. […]

Kevin Durso  •  10 Apr 2015
Kiss it Goodbye: Phillies End 2012 Season with 5-1 Loss in Washington

That's a wrap. The Phillies ended the 2012 season this afternoon against the National League East Champion Nationals. Cliff Lee and Edwin Jackson squared off, both looking to end the regular season on a good note. Throughout the past two Nationals-Phillies series, Darin Ruf has sent home almost every single run for the Phils. In […]

Danielle  •  03 Oct 2012
Darin Ruf, Carlos Ruiz, and Domonic Brown Homer in 6-3 Phillies Victory over Nationals

Ah, the last home series of the 2012 season, and another series that must turnout in the Phillies' favor, otherwise their playoff chances may be an idea of the past. Cole Hamels and Ross Detwiler took the mound tonight, both looking to help their teams work towards a red October. The Nats would take a […]

Danielle  •  25 Sep 2012
Overused Headline: Mr. Harper Goes to Washington (Bryce Called Up to Majors)

Wikipedia commons Well, the Washignton Nationals felt they needed an offensive boost and called up much-hyped prospect Bryce Harper, reports Mark Zuckerman of CSN Washington.    The move comes as third baseman Ryan Zimmerman was placed on the 15 day disabled list. Zuckerman quotes Nationals GM Mike Rizzo, Rizzo: "This was expedited by the circumstances […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  27 Apr 2012