Tag: Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies Win Sunday to Take Series From Dodgers 2–1

J.D. Martinez Homers as Dodgers Pound Phillies on Saturday J.D. Martinez belted a three-run homer and rookie Bobby Miller scattered three hits over six innings to lift the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers to a 9–0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, June 10. Martinez’s blast capped a six-run seventh inning for the Dodgers, who…


Kimbrel 8th Pitcher in MLB History to Earn 400 Saves, Phillies Beat Braves 6–4

ATLANTA—Craig Kimbrel became the eighth pitcher in major league history to earn 400 saves, Brandon Marsh hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 6–4 on Friday night. Making his 730th career appearance, the 34-year-old Kimbrel worked a scoreless ninth to get his sixth save in…


Muncy’s Walk-Off Slam Gives Dodgers 10–6 Win Over Phillies

LOS ANGELES—Max Muncy hit a game-ending grand slam and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from an early five-run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10–6 on Wednesday, May 3, extending their winning streak to a season-high six games. Bryce Harper doubled to start a four-run third inning and reached base five times in his second…


Harper 0 for 4 in return, Urías helps Dodgers top Phils 13–1

LOS ANGELES—Bryce Harper’s return to the Philadelphia Phillies lineup got off to a rough start. The two-time NL MVP went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts in his return just 160 days after Tommy John surgery, and Philadelphia lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 13–1 on Tuesday night as Julio Urías allowed one hit and…


Dodgers Go Deep 4 Times in 13–4 Victory Over Phillies

LOS ANGELES—Mookie Betts had three hits, including a two-run homer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep four times in a 13–4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night. Betts helped propel a Los Angeles offense that belted out a season-best 15 hits. The Dodgers also tied a season high for runs as they…


Baker Finally Wins 1st Series Title as Manager With Astros

HOUSTON—For now and forever, Dusty Baker, the epic storyteller, first-class name-dropper, toothpick chewer and baseball lifer will bear a most distinguished title. World Series champion manager. The man who can weave a tale like few others, wistfully recalling his time under Hank Aaron’s tutelage or chance encounters with Jimi Hendrix, John F. Kennedy Jr. and…


Astros Rookie Star Pena Delivers Again in World Series Win

PHILADELPHIA—Jeremy Pena trotted around third base, looked toward the Houston dugout and gave the most casual two-handed shrug you’ll ever see on a ballfield. Like it was any routine game in May. Only this was November. In the World Series. In the biggest game of his life. Yep, the Year of Jeremy just kept getting…


Javier, Astros Pitch 2nd No-Hitter in World Series History

PHILADELPHIA—Cristian Javier and Houston’s bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history, silencing a booming lineup and boisterous ballpark as the Astros blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 5–0 Wednesday night, Nov. 2, to even the matchup at two games each. The only previous no-hitter in the World Series was a perfect game by…


Harper, Phillies Tie World Series Mark With 5 HR, Top Astros

PHILADELPHIA—Bryce Harper hammered his sixth postseason home run, whispered an assist to Alec Bohm before his solo shot and the Philadelphia Phillies tied a World Series record with five homers to rout the Houston Astros 7–0 Tuesday night and take a 2–1 Series lead. Brandon Marsh also homered, and Kyle Schwarber and Rhys Hoskins hit…


Astros Beat Phillies to Tie World Series at 1–1

The Houston Astros made another fast start against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies but this time around managed to close the deal for a 5–2 victory on Saturday that squared the World Series at one game apiece. Houston, who blew a commanding 5–0 lead in Friday’s opening game of the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship for…