Phillies now 9-1 at home after walk-off sweep
(Sun, 22 Apr 2018)
Aaron Altherr's one-out single scored Andrew Knapp with the game-winning run in the bottom of the 11th, and the Phillies completed a four-game sweep of the Pirates with a 3-2 win Sunday afternoon.
Nick Pivetta gave the Phillies another solid outing from a starter, allowing five hits, walking two and striking out seven in 6 1/3 innings.
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Schmidt promotes skin-cancer awareness
(Sun, 22 Apr 2018)
Mike Schmidt has thrown out the first pitch on many occasions for the Phillies since his career ended in 1989. Odds are, none of them came with an important message like the one being promoted on
Sunday afternoon. The Hall of Fame third baseman, who is one of five men to have their numbers retired by the organization, was advocating for a cause close to him -- the fight against skin cancer.
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Finally healthy, Hunter 'ready to roll'
(Sun, 22 Apr 2018)
The sun was out. The air was warm. And Tommy Hunter -- headband wrapped around his head -- bounced up the steps of the dugout at Citizens Bank Park Sunday morning like a kid on Christmas morning,
looking for someone to throw with. After three weeks, this was his Opening Day. And the 31-year-old reliever was eager to get going after three weeks on the 10-day disabled list with a right
hamstring strain suffered at the end of Spring Training.
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Arrieta tabbed to extend staff streak
(Sun, 22 Apr 2018)
Jake Arrieta looked more like the 2015 National League Cy Young winner in a win against the Pirates last Wednesday. He allowed one hit and two walks in seven scoreless innings while striking out 10.
The Phillies' rotation has gone 12 straight games allowing three earned runs or fewer.
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Sanchez among top prospect performers
(Sun, 22 Apr 2018)
Phillies right-hander Sixto Sanchez was among top prospect performers on Sunday.
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