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A-Rod's Clutch Double Sparks 7-4 Game 4 Win

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:07:09 CST

Alex Rodriguez hit a go-ahead, two-out double in the ninth inning off Brad Lidge and the Yankees beat the Phillies, 7-4, tonight in Philadelphia to claim a 3-1 lead in the World Series. Joba Chamberlain opened the door for the Phillies, yielding a homer to Pedro Feliz with two out...

You're Missing Out on a Great Series

Gabriel Winant — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:39:25 CDT

Nobody's watching the World Series, and this year, writes Gene Wojciechowski for ESPN, everybody's missing out. Both the Rays and the Phillies came from behind to get here. They’re both managed by colorful characters: One wears a Mohawk, and the other would “rather swallow a wad of chaw.” The games...

5 Factors to Focus On in Series

Harry Kimball — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:33:24 CDT

The World Series starts tomorrow night, with two teams that might not be so familiar to viewers. With that in mind, John Lowe, writing in the Detroit Free Press , has prepared a list of five players or positions that could be game changers. Centerfielders: The Phillies' Shane Victorino and the...

Phillies Edge Giants, 6-5

Jamie Buss — Sun, 04 May 2008 22:23:54 CDT

Pat Burrell had two doubles and two RBIs to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the San Francisco Giants 6-5 today for manager Charlie Manuel's 500th career victory. Shane Victorino had two hits and Carlos Ruiz homered for the Phillies. Philadelphia won in the bottom of the ninth when Geoff Jenkins...

Slumping Howard Leads Phillies in Win

Jamie Buss — Fri, 02 May 2008 00:17:38 CDT

Ryan Howard hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Thursday last night. Tom Gordon (3-2) pitched a perfect eighth and Brad Lidge retired the side in the ninth for his seventh save in as many chances....

Phillies' Pen Holds Off Pirates' Rally in 6-5 Win

Mike Buss — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:03:37 CDT

Chris Coste had three hits and three RBIs, and the Phillies' bullpen pitched more than five innings of effective relief in Philadelphia's 6-5 win over Pittsburgh on Friday night. Jayson Werth hit his fourth home run in five games and had two RBIs for Philadelphia while Tom Gordon (2-2) pitched...

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...

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...

Phillies Trade for Lidge

Max Brallier — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:28:44 CST

The Phillies acquired former All-Star Brad Lidge along with utility man Eric Bruntlet from the Astros yesterday in exchange for Michael Bourn, reliever Geoff Geary and minor-league third baseman Mike Costanzo.