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The Phillies blew three late leads (ninth through the 11th), with baserunning missteps and bullpen struggles costing them as Ha-Seong Kim’s two-strike double completed a Braves comeback in the 11th to win 6-5. Justin Crawford and Luis Arraez had provided go-ahead hits in extras, but Philadelphia’s bullpen could not seal the win, dropping them five games back in the NL East despite Aaron Nola’s solid 6 1/3-inning outing.
Phillies manager Don Mattingly addressed baserunning breakdowns after the 6-5 loss to the Astros, speaking one-on-one with Edmundo Sosa and Brandon Marsh and urging sharper situational baserunning and practice—even as the team ranks among MLB’s top baserunning groups, he says there’s room for improvement.
Phillies are weighing whether to start Jesús Luzardo in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series or use him as a high-leverage reliever to bridge to a potential Game 3, aiming to leverage his current form while protecting bullpen depth; the choice could hinge on whether Luzardo provides a bigger edge than Wheeler or Sánchez, with notes on Bryce Harper’s struggles against left-handed fastballs and a nod to past October bullpen outcomes.
Jesús Luzardo pitched a complete game, allowing just two singles while striking out 12 and walking one as the Phillies edged the Braves 1-0, with Kyle Schwarber hitting a go-ahead homer in the eighth. Braves starter Grant Holmes delivered six strong innings (three hits, six strikeouts) but Atlanta’s offense could only muster a Matt Olson single, leaving them scoreless as Philadelphia grabbed the series‑opening win and set their eyes on a three-game set with the Rays.
Ronald Acuña Jr. capped a dramatic rally with a three-run homer in the eighth and added a sacrifice fly as part of a four-RBI night to spur the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 comeback win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, widening their NL East lead to five games. Austin Riley's RBI triple in the ninth completed the rally after Ozzie Albies doubled to start the frame; Dylan Lee earned the win in relief, Raisel Iglesias secured the save, and Jhoan Duran took the loss for Philadelphia.
The Phillies cruised to a 7-1 win at Chase Field behind Jesus Luzardo’s 6.2 innings of solid work, extending their six-game road winning streak, moving within three games of the NL East lead and padding their wild-card cushion to six. Key early offense came from a Schwarber leadoff walk and Turner RBI double, with Harper adding a bunt single and Bohm delivering runs later in the game. Bohm doubled to start the ninth as part of a late scoring push, and Harper’s on-base streak reached 34 games. Luzardo allowed a solo homer in the fifth but otherwise held Arizona in check; Bowlan and Shugart finished the final innings. The Phils go for the sweep tomorrow with Andrew Painter set to pitch.
Bryce Harper extended his 34-game on-base streak with a bunt and went 4-for-4 in the Phillies' 7-1 win over the Diamondbacks, fueling a surge as Philadelphia has won 15 of 17 and sits three games back of Atlanta with a four-game series looming. Harper’s elite plate discipline and .901 OPS are setting the tone behind improved defense and steady pitching, even with Arraez in the lineup, underscoring that Harper’s sustained excellence is driving Philly’s late-season push.
The Chicago White Sox are acquiring outfielder Tommy Pham from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations, adding a versatile veteran to their roster as rosters expand and making him postseason-eligible after the September 1 cutoff; Pham, 38, has a long journeyman track record, and the Phillies will receive cash in return while Chicago integrates him into its outfield/bench depth.
Larry Christenson, a former Phillies pitcher and 1972 No. 3 overall pick, died unexpectedly at 72. He spent 11 seasons in Philadelphia, highlighted by a strong run from 1975–78, contributed to the 1980 World Series title, finished his career 83-71 with a 3.79 ERA in 243 appearances (1,402 2/3 innings), and remained active in Phillies charities after retiring.
Seattle rolled out a fresh lineup against Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo, moving Taylor Ward to the leadoff spot and Randy Arozarena to second while Cal Raleigh serves as designated hitter and Patrick Wisdom starts at first base; J.P. Crawford returns from the IL to short, Weston Wilson at third, Brock Rodden bats ninth at second, and Jhonny Pereda catches as Bryan Woo starts on the mound in Seattle’s bid for a sweep.
The Phillies erased a 4-0 deficit in the ninth inning with Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto setting up Edmundo Sosa's three-run double, then Bryan De La Cruz tied it with an RBI single before Kyle Schwarber capped the rally with a two-run homer for a 6-4 comeback win over the Cardinals, completing the three-game sweep and extending Philadelphia's winning streak to nine as they head to Seattle.
Rookie Andrew Painter delivered seven innings of one‑run ball as the Phillies rolled to a 12‑3 win over the Cardinals for their eighth straight victory. Painter walked none, fanned eight, and his 100th pitch reached 99.6 mph, while the offense piled up 15 hits including Bryce Harper’s three‑run homer and Kyle Schwarber’s solo shot. Philadelphia’s win, aided by a 7-for-12 showing with runners in scoring position, moved them to 14 games over .500, trimmed the NL East lead to three and left them two games behind the Cubs for the first wild‑card spot (while retaining the second wild‑card position).
Aaron Nola spun seven strong innings and leaned on his knuckle curve to finish late hitters, striking out eight as the Phillies completed a 4-1 win over the Marlins to sweep the series and move to 12 games over .500. Philadelphia backed him with timely offense—including a two-run homer by Luis Arraez—and the bullpen closed it out with Duran earning the save.
Phillies beat the Marlins 6-4 to extend a five-game win streak and reach 11 games over .500, but Zack Wheeler’s recent inconsistency—five innings, two runs, four walks, and a 6.64 ERA over his last five starts—raises concerns for Philadelphia’s playoff push.
Brooks Lee’s first-inning grand slam gave Minnesota a 5-0 lead, but Philadelphia stormed back to win 7-5 at Target Field, with Bohm’s three-run homer fueling the rally. Dean Kremer pitched five strong innings before faltering in the sixth as the Twins’ August slide (4-10) continues and their wild-card hopes fade. Byron Buxton stressed staying positive and focused on improvements, while Derek Shelton expressed frustration over not being able to add on or hold leads.