Jimmy Rollins news stories on Newser

Phillies Grab 3-1 Lead on 9th-Inning Rally

Will McCahill — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:06:51 CDT

Jimmy Rollins doubled with two out in the ninth inning to drive home the tying and winning runs as the Philadelphia Phillies stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-4, to take a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven National League Championship Series. The visiting Dodgers had clawed out of an early 2-0...

Hamels Goes Distance in Phillies' Shutout

Jamie Buss — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:22:53 CDT

Cole Hamels pitched his first career shutout, Ryan Howard homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 last night. Pedro Feliz and Shane Victorino also homered and drove in two runs each for Philly, who lead the majors with 59 homers. Hamels (5-3) gave up just four hits,...

Holm's Homer Lifts Giants Over Phillies

Jamie Buss — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:00:17 CDT

Steve Holm entered the game as a defensive replacement at catcher, then delivered the biggest hit of the day. Holm hit a go-ahead, two-run drive in the seventh inning for his first major league home run after replacing Bengie Molina, and the San Francisco Giants held on for a 4-3...

Utley, Burrell Go Deep in Phillies' Win

Jamie Buss — Fri, 02 May 2008 23:51:37 CDT

Pat Burrell hit a two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies over the San Francisco Giants 6-5 last night. Aaron Rowand gave the Giants a one-run lead with a solo shot leading off the top of the inning, but the Phillies...

Utley Unbelievable in Phillies Win

Jamie Buss — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:21:05 CDT

Chase Utley hit two home runs and Pedro Feliz added a tiebreaking pinch-hit homer in the seventh to help the Philadelphia Phillies avoid a sweep and beat the New York Mets 5-4 last night. Utley went 3-for-3 with four RBIs and two runs as the Phillies won the finale of...

Reyes Homers to Lift Mets Past Phillies

Mitch Pritchard — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:04:13 CDT

Oliver Perez pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, Jose Reyes hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 yesterday. David Wright had a two-run double for the Mets, who won their fourth straight against Philadelphia after losing nine in a row over two seasons. Each...

Hamels Shuts Down Cubs to Lead Phillies

Mitch Pritchard — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:41:17 CDT

Cole Hamels allowed one hit over seven innings, Pedro Feliz and Ryan Howard hit two-run homers and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 7-1 last night. Derrek Lee's double with one out in the fourth was the only hit off Hamels. Relievers Ryan Madson and Clay Condrey each allowed...

Burrell, Myers Lead Phillies Past Cubs

Mike Buss — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:58:26 CDT

Pat Burrell hit a two-run homer and had a tiebreaking double in the sixth, helping the Philadelphia Phillies snap the Chicago Cubs' five-game winning streak with a 5-3 victory Friday night. Brett Myers pitched eight strong innings to earn his first win since moving back into the starting rotation. Myers...

Redemption: Mets Blow Out Phils

Doug Sweeney — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:03:03 CDT

The Philadelphia Phillies fell apart without Jimmy Rollins. Mike Pelfrey gave the Mets' injury-riddled pitching staff an encouraging boost, and the Phillies played a painfully sloppy game without their MVP shortstop in New York's 8-2 victory Wednesday night. The Mets ended a nine-game losing streak to Philadelphia, taking advantage of...