Posted by Stanley Alston on Oct. 3, 2011 at 5:34 PM
An early four-run lead is squandered by Cliff Lee, before the Phils lose to the Cards, 5-4, evening the divisional series at 1-1 as the two teams head for St. Louis. The Phils jumped to an early lead in the first as, with the bases loaded, via a double by...
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Posted by Stanley Alston on Oct. 2, 2011 at 4:34 PM
After trailing early, the Phils’ offense roar for eleven runs in support of the team’s ace, Roy Halladay, as they rout the Cards, 11-6. The Cards took a quick 3-0 lead as, with two men on, and with one man out, Lance Berkman hits the first pitch he saw into...
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Posted by Stanley Alston on Sep. 30, 2011 at 5:08 PM
The Philadelphia Phillies have finally announced their roster for the 2011 NL Divisional Series with the St. Louis Cardinals. Starting Eight: Carlos Ruiz - C Ryan Howard – 1B Chase Utley - 2B Jimmy Rollins – SS Placido Polanco – 3B Raul Ibanez – LF Shane Victorino – CF Hunter...
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Posted by Stanley Alston on Sep. 29, 2011 at 3:34 PM
The Phils set a pair of new franchise records in wins as they end the Braves chances of getting into the post-season, as they win in thirteen innings, 4-3. The Phils took the lead in the first as, with one man on, and with two men out, Ryan Howard hits...
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Posted by Stanley Alston on Sep. 28, 2011 at 3:30 PM
The Philadelphia Phillies finally tied the club’s mark in wins in a season last night, as the offense romped over the falling Atlanta Braves by a final score of 7-1. With one man out in the first inning, Chase Utley hit his eleventh home run of the year to put...
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Posted by Stanley Alston on Sep. 27, 2011 at 3:10 PM
The Philadelphia Phillies won their 100th game of the season last night, marking only the third time in the franchise’s history they have exceeded 100 wins. The Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves by a final score of 4-2. The Atlanta Braves took the lead in the first inning when Chipper...
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Posted by Stanley Alston on Sep. 26, 2011 at 7:18 PM
The Philadelphia Phillies losing streak ended at eight games as the offense exploded to score nine runs in the first four innings, as they defeat the Mets, 9-4. The Phils took the lead in the first as, with one man on, and with one man out, Hunter Pence hit a...
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Posted by Stanley Alston on Sep. 25, 2011 at 4:17 PM
After taking a quick lead, the Phils had a five-run meltdown by the bullpen in the third, as the Phils lose their eighth straight game, 6-3. The Phils took the lead in the second as, with runners on the corners, and with nobody out, Wilson Valdez hits an RBI single,...
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Posted by Stanley Alston on Sep. 24, 2011 at 5:20 PM
The Phils continue to forget what a win feels like, as they dropped their seventh straight, setting a major league record for most losses since clinching a pennant, as they lose to the Mets, 2-1. I hope you guys are real proud of that achievement in inepitude. Morons!! The Phils...
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Posted by Stanley Alston on Sep. 23, 2011 at 7:42 PM
Tonight's game between the Phils and the Mets in New York have been cancelled. It will be made up as part of a day/night doubleheader for tomorrow, with the first game starting at 1:10 pm EDT, with the nightcap being played at 7:10 pm.
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Posted by Stanley Alston on Sep. 23, 2011 at 2:48 PM
The blasted losing streak reaches six games as the presently punchless Phils get swept by the Nats, 6-1. Yes, I’m angry, can’t you tell!!! The Nats took the lead in the third as, with one man on, and with two men out, Ian Desmond hits an RBI double, which had...
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Posted by Stanley Alston on Sep. 22, 2011 at 5:16 PM
Despite scoring five runs for the first time since they had clinched their division, the Phils losing streak reaches five games for the first time in 2011, as they fall to the Nats, 7-5. The Nats took the lead in the second as, with one man on, and with two...
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Posted by Stanley Alston on Sep. 21, 2011 at 2:51 PM
The Phils lose the second game of their doubleheader, as they fall to the Nats, 3-0. The Nats took the lead in the second as, with one man out, Danny Espinosa hits a solo home run, his twentieth home run of the year, giving the Nationals a 1-0 lead. The...
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Posted by Stanley Alston on Sep. 20, 2011 at 5:48 PM
The Phils lackluster offense continues as they lose their third game in a row, this time to the Nats, in extra-innings, 4-3. The game starts out as a six innings pitchers’ duel between Phils’ starter Kyle Kendrick, who gives up just four hits, while striking out four, and Nats’ starter...
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Posted by Stanley Alston on Sep. 20, 2011 at 2:27 PM
The Phils’ rally in the ninth comes up a run short as they lose to the Cardinals, 4-3. The Cardinals took the lead in the first as, with a runner on third, and with nobody out, Nick Punto hits an RBI ground out, 3-unassisted, knocking in Rufael Furcal, who had...
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