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Philadelphia Phillies

One of baseball's oldest and losingest teams (the first to breach the 10,000-loss mark) has been a few shades above average recently, competing with a powerful offense in the competitive NL East

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April 2008
- Maholm, McLouth Power Pirates Past Philly
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 27, 08 5:52 PM CDT
  
  Paul Maholm tossed a two-hitter, Nate McLouth hit two home runs and Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 5-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. Maholm (2-2) walked four and struck out two in his third career complete game. He improved to 2-0 in three starts at PNC Park this season and has allowed just two runs in 20 1/3 innings there. More »
- Howard Sparks Philly to Win Over Pittsburgh
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 27, 08 12:00 AM CDT
  
  Ryan Howard homered in his return to the starting lineup and Kyle Kendrick pitched into the eighth inning, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 last night. Chase Utley had two hits and scored twice and Geoff Jenkins added two hits and an RBI for the Phillies, who have won three straight and six of seven. More »
- Phillies' Pen Holds Off Pirates' Rally in 6-5 Win
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 25, 08 11:03 PM 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 one inning of relief to pick up the win. More »
- Burrell's Double Helps Phillies Beat Brewers 3-1
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 24, 08 6:03 PM CDT
  
  Pat Burrell's two-out, two-run double broke a tie in the eighth, and the Philadelphia Phillies held on for a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Burrell's deep drive to the left field corner capped the Phillies' two-out rally off Brewers reliever David Riske (0-1), who got the first two outs of the inning before walking Greg Dobbs and giving up a single to Chase Utley. More »
- Fielder Leads Brewers Past Phillies
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 24, 08 7:36 AM CDT
  
  Prince Fielder hit a pair of two-run homers as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 last night. The homers snapped a relative power drought for Fielder, the defending National League home run champion who had 50 a year ago. Fielder went homerless in his first 14 games this season and hit just one in his first 68 at-bats before yesterday. More »
- Pat Burrell's 3-Run Double Sends Phillies Past Rockies
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 23, 08 12:06 AM CDT
  
  Pat Burrell's bases-clearing double off Manny Corpas in the ninth inning sent the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-6 win Tuesday night over the Colorado Rockies. Corpas (0-1) was two outs away from the save when Burrell sent a 2-2 fastball past diving center fielder Willy Taveras in the gap in left-center. That made a winner of Ryan Madson (1-0), who threw a scoreless eighth. More »
- Utley's Homer Streak Hits 5 and Phillies Beat Rockies 9-5
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 21, 08 11:32 PM CDT
  
  Now that there's no playoff pressure, the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies with relative ease. Chase Utley homered for the fifth straight game, Jason Werth hit an inside-the-park home run and Philadelphia rallied for a 9-5 win over Colorado on Monday night in the first meeting between the teams since the Rockies' first-round sweep last October. More »
- Utley Unbelievable in Phillies Win
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 21, 08 12:21 AM 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 the three-game series and ended Philadelphia's four-game losing streak against the Mets. More »
- Reyes Homers to Lift Mets Past Phillies
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 20, 08 12:04 AM 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 of New York's wins has come with 2007 NL MVP Jimmy Rollins missing from the Phillies' lineup. More »
- Santana Leads Mets Over Phillies 6-4
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 18, 08 10:40 PM CDT
  
  Johan Santana struck out 10 over seven innings, David Wright fell a homer short of the cycle and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 on Friday. Santana (2-2) allowed three runs and four hits, outpitching Cole Hamels in a matchup of two of the best left-handers in the majors. Wright finished 4-for-4 with two RBIs and a walk. More »
- Myers Goes 7 Strong Innings, Pitches Phils Past Houston
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 17, 08 6:33 PM CDT
  
  Brett Myers pitched seven impressive innings, Chris Coste tied a career high with four hits and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Houston Astros 10-2 Thursday. Ryan Howard and Pat Burrell had back-to-back homers for the Phillies, who tied a season-high with 16 hits. Chase Utley added a two-run shot. Carlos Lee and 33-year-old Miguel Tejada hit solo homers for the Astros. More »
- Oswalt, Bourn Lead Astros Over Phillies
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 16, 08 9:24 PM CDT
  
  Roy Oswalt snapped out of an early funk with seven strong innings, Michael Bourn hit a tiebreaking solo homer and the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 Wednesday night. Bourn connected off Kyle Kendrick (1-2) in the fifth inning to help beat his former teammates a night after the Phillies overcame a 3-0, ninth inning deficit to win. More »
- Phillies Score 4 in Ninth to Rally Past Houston
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 15, 08 9:50 PM CDT
  
  Pedro Feliz's RBI double in the bottom of the ninth inning capped a four-run rally that carried the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Houston starter Shawn Chacon allowed only four singles in eight impressive innings before handing the ball to closer Jose Valverde. More »
- Utley's Throwing Error Gives Cubs 6-5 Win
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 13, 08 8:11 PM CDT
  
  Second baseman Chase Utley's throwing error allowed Ronny Cedeno to score the go-ahead run for the Cubs in the 10th inning to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 today. Jayson Werth and Eric Bruntlett hit solo homers for the Phillies, while Mark DeRosa had a solo shot for the Cubs. Kerry Wood (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings and Bob Howry finished for his first save. More »
- Hamels Shuts Down Cubs to Lead Phillies
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 12, 08 11:41 PM 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 a single. Hamels (2-1) struck out five, walked two and got 13 outs on flyballs. More »
- Burrell, Myers Lead Phillies Past Cubs
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 11, 08 9:58 PM 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 (1-1) allowed three runs on five hits and struck out five. More »
- Redemption: Mets Blow Out Phils
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 10, 08 12:03 AM 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 four errors that led to six unearned runs. More »
- Phillies Beat Mets in Final Shea Opener
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 8, 08 5:03 PM CDT
  
  Carlos Delgado and the New York Mets botched the final home opener at Shea Stadium the same way they squandered a big lead in the NL East last year. April or September, doesn't seem to matter. The Mets can't find a way to hold off Philadelphia. Jamie Moyer pitched six effective innings, Jayson Werth hit a tiebreaking single and the Phillies rallied past New York 5-2 Tuesday with the help of Delgado's key error in the seventh. More »
- Burrell's 2 HRs Lead Phillies Past Reds
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 7, 08 3:28 PM CDT
  
  Pat Burrell hit two of Philadelphia's four homers off Bronson Arroyo, a power splurge that swept Philadelphia to a 5-3 victory Monday and a split of their four-game series with the Cincinnati Reds. Jimmy Rollins and Geoff Jenkins also homered off Arroyo (0-1), who had never before given up more than three in a game. More »
- Griffey Hits No. 594 in Reds' Win Over Phillies
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 6, 08 6:03 PM CDT
  
  Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 594th career homer Sunday, a two-run shot that resumed his pursuit of a seldom-reached milestone and powered the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Griffey's first homer of the season off Brett Myers (0-1) left him six shy of becoming the sixth player in major league history to reach 600 homers. More »

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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins throws during practice for game 3 of a National League Division Series playoff baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2007 at Coors Field in Denver. The Phillies... (Associated Press)

From left, Philadelphia Phillies coach Milt Thompson looks on as first baseman Ryan Howard, center, gets instruction from manager Charlie Manuel during practice for game 3 of a National League Division... (Associated Press)

Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard leaves the cage after taking batting practice before Game 3 of a National League Division Series playoff baseball game with the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, Oct. 6,... (Associated Press)

Philadelphia Phillies' starting pitcher Jamie Moyer works the first inning against the Colorado Rockies in game Game 3 of a National League Division Series playoff baseball game on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007,... (Associated Press)

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz, left, talks to pitcher Jamie Moyer on the mound during the third inning of Game 3 of a National League baseball division playoff series against the Colorado... (Associated Press)

Philadelphia Phillies fan Bob Wisltnie reacts as the lights go out at the beginning of the 2nd inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series playoff baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies... (Associated Press)

Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino watches as his solo home run clears fence in the seventh inning off of Colorado Rockies' Ubaldo Jimenez Game 3 of a National League Division Series playoff baseball... (Associated Press)

Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino runs the bases after his solo home run in the 7th inning against the Colorado Rockies in Game 3 of a National League Division Series playoff baseball game on Saturday,... (Associated Press)

Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz (51) looks on as the Colorado Rockies celebrate their 2-1 victory and series sweep of the Phillies during game three of a National League Division Series playoff baseball... (Associated Press)

Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins looks off towards the scoreboard after being struck out by the Colorado Rockies during game three of a National League Division Series playoff baseball game Saturday,... (Associated Press)

Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz (51) looks on as the Colorado Rockies celebrate their 2-1 victory and series sweep of the Phillies during game three of a National League Division Series playoff baseball... (Associated Press)

Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins looks off towards the scoreboard after being struck out by the Colorado Rockies during game three of a National League Division Series playoff baseball game Saturday,... (Associated Press)

Philadelphia Phillies Chase Utley runs down Colorado Rockies Brad Hawpe's infield single in the eigth inning that advanced Garrett Atkins to third in the National League Divisional Series baseball game... (Associated Press)

From left, Philadelphia Phillies infielders Wes Helms, Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins look on in the ninth inning of the Phillies' 2-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies in Game 3 of a National League Division... (Associated Press)

Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, left, takes the ball from relief pitcher J.C. Romero as he is pulled in the eighth inning of the Phillies' 2-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies in Game 3 of a... (Associated Press)

Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel talks about his new two-year contract with the team during a news conference Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007 in Philadelphia. The Phillies and Manuel agreed to a... (Associated Press)

This 1989 file photo shows Philadelphia Phillies' Mike Schmidt. (AP Photo/File) (Associated Press)

Philadelphia Phillies great Mike Schmidt looks on during practice at spring training baseball in Clearwater, Fla., in this Feb. 26, 2007 file photo. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) (Associated Press)

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels (35) delivers a pitch during the second inning of baseball action against the New York Mets Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Shea Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Frank... (Associated Press)

Philadelphia Phillies' Pat Burrell (5) follows through on a home run during the ninth inning of baseball action to tie the game against the New York Mets, Thursday, June 7, 2007, at Shea Stadium in New... (Associated Press)

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The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their most common nicknames include: "The Phils", "The Phightin' Phils" or simply, "The Phightin's".The Phillies have played in the National League since their inception in 1883. Since the divisional realignment...

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Oldest existing U.S. major-league professional baseball organization. The league was founded in 1876. Its supremacy was challenged by several rival organizations over the years, of which only the American League has survived; beginning in 1903, the champions of the two leagues have engaged in an ...

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Philadelphia city (1990 pop. 1,585,577), coextensive with Philadelphia co., SE Pa., on the Delaware River c.100 mi (160 km) upstream at the influx of the Schuylkill River; chartered 1701. It is the fifth largest city in the United States and has been a leading commercial and cultural center since ...

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