Vance Worley gave the Phils exactly what they needed this afternoon, allowing just 1 run on 4 hits while striking out 7 in 8 brilliant innings. Meanwhile, the Phils lit up Ryan Dempster for 6 runs on 7 hits en route to a 9 -1 victory. The top 3 men in the lineup provided most of scoring, with Jimmy Rollins going 3 for 5 for 3 RBIs and 4 runs scored, Chase Utley going 2 for 3 for 2 RBIs and a run scored, and unsung hero Micheal Martinez going 2 for 5 with an RBI and 2 runs scored. With the win, their 61st of the season, the Phils move back to 4.5 games up in the NL East.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cliff Lee did enough to keep the Phils in it early on, allowing just 2 runs on 8 hits in 6 innings. Micheal Stutes and Antonio Bastardo took things from there, combining for 3 scoreless frames to finish the night. Meanwhile, Chase Utley ripped a 2 run double in the 8th inning and Micheal Martinez blooped a 2 out 2 run double in the 9th as the Phils rallied to win 4-2, their 60th win of the season thus far.
Monday, July 18, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay and the Phils couldn't handle the 99 degree heat in Chicago tonight. Halladay, suffering from dehydration, was forced to leave after allowing 3 runs on 7 hits in just 4 innings of work. The Phils, already down 3-1, never really recovered, eventually losing 6-1. Jimmy Rollins accounted for the Phils only run with a solo shot in the 4th inning. Halladay has already said he will make his next scheduled start, so don't worry about him. Ultimately this is just another one in the books that the Phils will have to quickly forget.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Kyle Kendrick survived 7 innings, allowing just 1 run on 6 hits. Meanwhile, Micheal Martinez belted a 3 run shot in the 5th inning, the first homer of his career, to put the Phils up 4-0. Later Jimmy Rollins slapped a 2 out 2 run single in the 8th inning, to put the Phils up for good 8-1. Still, the Mets didn't give up and it was a bit of an adventure for Juan Perez, Ryan Madson, and Antonio Bastardo to close things out as they combined to allow 3 runs on 2 hits in the final 2 innings before hanging on for an 8-5 win.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cole Hamels hit a roadblock in New York early this evening, as he was rocked by the Mets for 7 runs on 8 hits in just 4 and 1/3rd innings, spoiling an otherwise perfect season. Don't worry about Cole, there's nothing wrong with him. He was just a little rusty following the All-Star break and he'll be fine. As disappointing as Cole was, the Phils' bats were more so, managing just 2 runs on 6 hits off Johnathon Niese. The Phils' hitting has been inconsistent all year though, and it hasn't seemed to bother them yet. So I wouldn't worry too much about that either and nor can the Phils. They will need to quickly erase the memory of the 11-2 loss they suffered today and come back strong tomorrow to pick up another series win.
Friday, July 15, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils returned from the All-Star break tonight with a vengeance as they enertained the Mets at Citi Field in New York. Vance Worley got the start and allowed just 1 run on 3 hits while striking out 4 in 5 and 1/3rd innings. Meanwhile, John Mayberry Jr. continued his hot streak, racking a 2 run single in the 2nd inning and a 3 run double in the 8th inning, for his first career 5 RBI night. Raul Ibanez also had a great night with a spectacular diving catch in the 5th inning, followed by a 1 out solo homer in the 6th inning. Finally, Ryan Madson returned to action with a 1-2-3 7th inning and the young guns, Micheal Stutes and Antonio Bastardo handled things from there in a 7-2 Phils win, their 58th of the season thus far.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils have placed Placido Polanco on the 15 day DL retroactive to July 7th, meaning he can return by July 22nd, in time for the Phils first post all-star break homestand. Meanwhile, Ryan Madson was activated from the DL and should pitch this weekend. Scott Matheison was sent back down to AAA to make room for Madson.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
SIXERS NEWS
A group led by billionaire Joshua Harris has reportedly reached a $280 million deal to buy the Sixers from Comcast-Spectacor. The sale still must be approved by the NBA before it is final.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee combined to allow just 1 run in the first 3 and 2/3rd's innings as the National League defeated the American League 5-1 in the 2011 MLB All Star game. Halladay tossed 2 scoreless frames to start the game while Lee allowed just 1 run on 3 hits in an inning and 2/3rds. Prince Fielder hit a line drive 3 run homer in the 4th inning to help lead the NL to the win and cop the All Star game MVP award.
Monday, July 11, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay has been named the starting pitcher for the National League in the 2011 MLB All Star game. Unfortunately, with Shane Victorino and Placido Polanco both out of the game with injuries, Cole Hamels ineligible because he pitched Sunday, and Cliff Lee virtually ineligible having pitched Saturday, Halladay may well be the only Phil to play in the 2011 All-Star game. There is a slight chance Lee could pitch, but it would only be a quick outing.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils finished their first half of the season in grand fashion this afternoon. Cole Hamels allowed just 1 run on 3 hits while striking out 6 in 8 innings on the way to his 11th win. Meanwhile, the Phils destroyed Braves pitching on the afternoon, to the tune of 14 runs on 20 hits. Things actually started slowly for them with only a few runs though first 6 innings, but from then on it seemed every pitch a Brave threw went for a hit or a run. Raul Ibanez was the leading man by far, going 2 for 5 with 6 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Micheal Martinez also had 4 hits and 2 runs scored, John Mayberry Jr. had 3 hits and 4 RBIs, Dom Brown had 3 hits, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored, Jimmy Rollins had 3 hits an RBI and a run scored, and finally Ryan Howard chipped in with 2 hits, an RBI, and 2 runs scored. So in the end when the dust finally settled the Phils had demolished Atlanta 14-1 to claim a 3.5 game lead and a franchise record tying 57th win heading into the All-Star break.
Saturday, July 09, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cliff Lee allowed just 1 run on 3 hits while striking out 9 in 8 innings and slugged his first career homerun, but it wasn't enough as the Phils fell to the Braves in 11, 4-1.
Friday, July 08, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay fought through a rain delay to deliver 7 solid innings, allowing just 2 runs on 6 hits while striking out 7. Meanwhile, Wilson Valdez sac fly in the 2nd and Carlos Ruiz solo shot in the 4th helped the Phils twice rally back from a 1 run down. Micheal Stutes, Antonio Bastardo, and Juan Perez combined outstandingly to keep the score knotted at 2 through 9 and 1/2 innings. Perez's performance was especially outstanding, in fact it was a perfect 9 pitch, 9 strike, 1-2-3 outing, the first by a Phil in extra innings in 20 years and the first ever by a pitcher who went on to win the game. Speaking of winning, Perez sparkling top of the 10th, set the stage for Raul slam a screaming liner into the right field seats with 1 out in the bottom of the 10th for a 3-2 win. The win is the Phil's 56th of the season and moves them back to 3.5 games up in the NL East.
Thursday, July 07, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
For the 2nd time in the last 3 years Shane Victorino has been voted into the All Star game via the fan's final vote, making him the 5th Phil to be voted on to this year's All Star team along with Placido Polanco, Roy Halladay, Cole Hamels, and Cliff Lee. He has been nursing a sore numb this week and there are some doubts about whether he'll be able to play, but hopefully it will heal in time.
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers have reached an agreement with newly acquired Wayne Simmonds on a 2 year $3.5 million contract.
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
John Mayberry Jr. homered twice and Jimmy Rollins once, while Kyle Kendrick allowed just 3 runs on 7 hits while striking out 2 in 5 innings to help the Phils build an early 6-3 lead. It could have been 7-3, but right before Mayberry's 2nd homer, Dom Brown was called out for missing 2nd while legging out a triple even though replays seemed to show he didn't. That 1 run came back to haunt the Phils later as their injury depleted bullpen failed to hold the lead. David Herndon and Drew Carpenter combined to to give up the lead, in the 6th and 7th innings, while Micheal Stutes and Danys Baez combined to preserve the 6-6 tie through 9 innings. Unfortunately Baez wasn't so lucky in the 9th as Mike Stanton lined a solo shot into the seats for a 7-6 Marlins win. Despite the loss the Phils still have the best record in baseball, but now lead the NL East by only 3 games over the Atlanta Braves as the two teams prepare for a weekend series.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Offensively, it has been a struggle for the Phils much of the season and with Shane Victorino out tonight that struggle figured out to continue. Don't tell that to Chris Volstad or the sad sack Marlins who could only sit and watch helplessly as the Phils exploded for 14 runs on 18 hits. Ryan Howard went for 3 for 4 with a homer, a double, and 4 RBIs, Micheal Martinez had a bases clearing triple and 2 run scored, Jimmy Rollins went 4 for 5 with 3 runs scored, Raul Ibanez went 3 for 5 with a homer and 3 RBIs, Dom Brown went 2 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored, Wilson Valdez clubbed a 2 run double, and Ben Francisco had a pinch double and a run scored. Meanwhile, Cole Hamels shut down the Marlins, allowing just 2 runs on 8 hits while striking out 5 in 8 innings and Scott Mathieson came on in relief in the 9th inning and was somewhat effective in scoreless 9th inning. Put it all together and you get a laughable 14-2 Phils win. If only they could all be like this one.
Monday, July 04, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Vance Worley tossed 7 scoreless frames for the 2nd start in row, while allowing just 2 hits and striking out 6 in a 1-0 win over the Marlins. Once again Micheal Stutes and Antonio Bastard backed him up with scoreless frames in the 8th and 9th innings. Meanwhile, Dom Brown accounted for the Phils only run in the top of the 7th, beating out an infield single and then scoring on a single by Micheal Martinez.
Sunday, July 03, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cliff Lee's scoreless streak came to end at 34 this afternoon in Toronto, as the Jays roughed him up for 7 runs on 10 hits in 7 and 1/3rd innings as the Phils fell 7-4. The Phils actually led 4-0 early on with 4 runs in the 2nd on singles by Ben Francisco and Jimmy Rollins, and a double by Carlos Ruiz. Unfortunately, Lee couldn't hold the lead, allowing 3 homeruns in the 8th inning to seal the Blue Jay victory. In other news Placido Polanco, Cole Hamels, Roy Halladay, and Cliff Lee were all named to 2011 NL All Star team today. Shane Victorino could become 5th member of Phils on the all-star if he receives the fans final vote.
Saturday, July 02, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay went the distance against his former team, allowing just 3 runs on 8 hits while striking out 8. Meanwhile, Ryan Howard slapped an RBI single in the 1st, Jimmy Rollins slammed an RBI double in the 5th, Chase Utley crushed a 2 run homer in the 7th, and Shane Victorino lined an RBI single in the 9th to cap off a 5-3 victory.
Friday, July 01, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils began a weekend inter league trip in Toronto with a wild one at the Rogers Centre. Kyle Kendrick battled through 7 innings, allowing 6 runs on 8 hits while striking out 5. It wasn't a great start but it was enough to keep the Phils in it and that was all they needed. Down 2-0 after 1, The Phils rallied for runs in the 2nd and 3rd, as Shane Victorino singled and scored in the 2nd and then ripped an RBI singled in the 3rd. Later the Phils fell behind 4-2, before taking their first lead of the afternoon after Dom Brown doubled, stole 3rd and scored in the 6th, and Victorino tripled in a run and scored on a sac fly for a 5-4 lead. Toronto came right back in the bottom of the 7th to take a 6-5 lead. After Danys Baez got through the 8th inning unscathed, the Phils had one last shot to steal victory in the 9th. With nobody out in the 9th, Ryan Howard looped a 2 run single to center to put the Phils ahead to stay 7-6, as Antonio Bastardo followed with his 2nd career save.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cole Hamels took a line drive off his glove hand and was forced to leave after only 4 innings. After that the injury depleted Phils bullpen could not hold off the Red Sox onslaught. Ryan Howard did crush a 2 run homer in the 9th, but that was the Phils only bright spot of the afternoon in a 5-2 loss.
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers continued their busy offseason in a big way in this afternoon. They signed Jaromir Jagr, to a 1 year 3.3 million deal, and center Maxime Talbot to a 5 year 9 million deal. They also signed defenseman Andres Lilja to a contract and Jakub Voracek, acquired in the Carter deal, to an extension. In addition to that they traded Kris Versteeg to the Panthers for a 2nd round pick in 2012 or 2013 and a 3rd round pick in 2012. Meanwhile, Sean O'donnell and Dan Carcillo both signed with the Blackhawks, Brian Boucher signed with the Hurricanes and Ville Leino signed with the Sabres, after failing to reach agreement with the Flyers.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils shut down Boston again tonight, this time with a trio of young arms. Vance Worley allowed just 1 run on 5 hits, while striking out 5 in 7 innings. Then Michael Stutes tossed a scoreless 8th inning, setting up Antonio Bastardo to pick up his first career save with a 1-2-3 9th. Meanwhile, Raul Ibanez took care of John Lackey with an RBI single in the 2nd and solo homer in the 7th to clinch the 2-1 win.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cliff Lee extended his scoreless streak to 32 inning with a 3rd successive complete game shutout, this time against the Boston Red Sox, who came into the Bank this afternoon as the highest scoring lineup in the majors. It didn't matter on this night as Lee rendered them powerless. Meanwhile, Dom Brown stunned Josh Beckett with a 2 run homer, and a double, while Shane Victorino added a late 2 run homer in the 5-0 win.
Monday, June 27, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers continued their busy offseason this afternoon, re-signing Andreas Nodl and Tom Sestito, trading Daroll Powe to the Wild for a 3rd round pick in the 2013 draft, and likely signaling the end Dan Carcillo's time in the Philadelphia by not sending him a qualifying offer. In other Orange and Black news, the Flyers all-time leading scorer among defenseman, Mark Howe, was finally elected to the NHL Hall of Fame, while ''the Fog", 74 and 75 Stanley Cup champion coach Fred Shero, was again snubbed.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay went the distance, allowing just 1 run on 8 hits while striking out 4 to lead the Phils past the A's 3-1 for his 10th win of the season. Shane Victorino's RBI single and a fielder's choice in the 1st inning, and Ben Francisco's infield single in the 5th provided Halladay with more than enough support in the victory.
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