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Old 10-24-2018, 12:22 AM   #14
U7Gohan
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PHI vs. LAD

Dodgers Take Advantage of Shaky Nola as Pitching Limits Phillies' Bats

6/2/19: Game 25
PHI (10-15) vs. LAD (15-12), L 6-2
W: Miller (2-1, 1.59) L: Nola (4-1, 3.07) SV: N/A

LAD Lineup:
Taylor 8
Turner 5
Seager 6
Bellinger 3
Puig 9
Pederson 7
Forsythe 4
Barnes 2
Wood 1

PHI Lineup:
Crawford 6
Knapp 2
Herrera 8
Donaldson 5
Santana 3
Hoskins 7
Kingery 4
Altherr 9
Nola 1

The Dodgers took advantage of a shaky Aaron Nola early, scoring 2 runs in the 1st inning by an RBI Double by Justin Turner and a solo HR by Cody Bellinger. Rhys Hoskins and Carlos Santana each had an RBi of their own, but that was all the Phillies could muster as the Dodgers' bullpen hurled 5 scoreless innings to back a relatively early exit by starter Alex Wood. The Phillies will turn to Vince Velasquez tomorrow, who is coming off of a strong start in his season debut in which he took the no-decision.


Williams Returns from DL to Spark Phillies' Offense

The Phillies have welcomed Nick Williams with open arms coming off of the DL preceding their late-April slump. The Phillies will hope Williams can right the ship and turn their season around with his bat in the middle of the order once again. Dylan Cozens has been optioned to AAA in a corresponding move.


Phillies Win Slugfest Led By 5-Run 1st Inning, Alfaro's Big Night

6/3/19: Game 26
PHI (11-15) vs. LAD (15-13), W 12-6
W: Iglesias (1-0, 1.74) L: Buehler (0-4, 6.68) SV: N/A

LAD Lineup:
Taylor 8
Turner 5
Seager 6
Bellinger 3
Puig 9
Pederson 7
Forsythe 4
Ruiz 2
Buehler 1

PHI Lineup:
Crawford 6
Donaldson 5
Santana 3
Williams 9
Hoskins 7
Kingery 4
Alfaro 2
Velasquez 1
Quinn 8

Nick Williams' return from the DL seemed to put a jolt into the Phillies' offense, as they erupted for 12 runs, scoring 5 in the 1st capped by Jorge Alfaro's RBI double. Vince Velasquez faced a rather early exit, being pulled after 3.2 IP of 2 R ball, collecting 6 Ks. Nick Williams went 1 for 3 with 1 BB and 2 RBI in his return, batting 4th, and the effect he has on this lineup is showing already. Jorge Alfaro went 4 for 5 with 2 RBI for a huge night. The Dodgers came within a run with a 4-run 4th, but that was as close as they would get, as the Phillies scored 3 in the 5th and another 3 in the 8th, breaking the game open. With the series tied at 1, the Phillies will hope to finally get back on track with a series win at home in Game 3.


Phillies Lose Heart-Breaker in Extras as Neris Surrenders 4-Run Lead in 9th

6/4/19: Game 27
PHI (11-16) vs. LAD (16-13), L 7-5
W: Miller (3-1, 1.35) L: Treinen (0-1, 2.77) SV: N/A

LAD Lineup:
Taylor 8
Turner 5
Seager 6
Bellinger 3
Puig 9
Pederson 7
Cowart 4
Barnes 2
Morton 1

PHI Lineup:
Crawford 6
Donaldson 5
Herrera 8
Williams 9
Santana 3
Hoskins 7
Kingery 4
Knapp 2
Arrieta 1

The Phillies seemed to be well on their way to victory after Charlie Morton was forced to exit the game after 0.2 IP due to injury, as the Phils scored 4 runs off of reliever Tony Cingrani. Rhys Hoskins had a big night at the plate, going 3 for 5 with 2 RBI in the loss, and after hitting a solo HR off of Kenley Jansen in the 8th inning, the Phillies seemed to be on a collision course with victory. However, Hector Neris struggled out of the gate in the 9th with a 4-run lead, and Blake Treinen was summoned to put out the fire. Unfortunately, he was unsuccessful, and the Dodgers tied the game, scoring 4 runs in the inning which were all credited to Neris. Treinen returned for the 10th and surrendered 2 runs, leaving Andrew Miller to shut the door in the 10th inning. The Phillies' woes continue with this crushing loss, but they have a chance to rebound in a rematch with the rival New York Mets in a 3-Game series at Citizens Bank Park. Brandon McCarthy will get the ball in Game 1 to try and rebound from a disappointing start to his season.
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