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Photos: Braves look for win in series finale vs. Phillies NL East rivals meet in prime time Sunday in the final game of a four-game series.
Tyler Phillips - Called up, will start Tuesday The Phillies recalled Phillips from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday. He's scheduled to start Tuesday versus the Blue Jays in Toronto, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com.
Impact As expected, Phillips will be taking over as the Phillies' new No. 5 starter after the struggling Taijuan Walker was moved to the bullpen last week. After getting his first big-league call-up in July, Phillips enjoyed a strong run through his first four outings with a 1.80 ERA and 0.76 WHIP in 25 innings, including a complete-game shutout of the Guardians on July 27. However, Phillips struggled badly thereafter to earn a demotion to Triple-A, giving up 17 earned runs over his final three starts. He failed to deliver a quality start in either of his two outings with Lehigh Valley following his demotion, so he'll be difficult to use with much confidence in fantasy leagues, even though he'll tentatively line up for a two-start week in his return to the majors. After the Toronto outing, Phillips could pick up another start next Sunday in Miami.
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Kody Clemens - Gets call to majors The Phillies recalled Clemens from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.
Impact Clemens will provide an extra left-handed bat for the Philadelphia infield, but he won't enter the lineup Sunday against Atlanta right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach, even with everyday third baseman Alec Bohm (hand) out of the lineup for the third game in a row. The Phillies will go with Edmundo Sosa at third base, but both he and Clemens are likely to serve as bench players for the foreseeable future, as Bohm worked out on the field Sunday and could be ready to return to the lineup following Monday's team off day. Over his previous two stints with the big club this season, Clemens hit .242 with three home runs, 10 RBI and eight runs over 65 plate appearances.
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Alec Bohm - Missing third straight start Bohm (hand) remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Though Bohm is on the bench for the third day in a row, he seems to be progressing in his recovery from left hand discomfort. According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, Bohm was spotted on the field doing some work prior to Sunday's game, and the Phillies have suggested that he could be ready to return to the lineup following Monday's off day. He'll give way to Edmundo Sosa at third base for at least one more game, however.
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Phillies' Aaron Nola aims to continue home success in clash vs. Braves Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola can become the all-time wins leader at Citizens Bank Park when he starts against the visiting...
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Phillies bring 2-1 series lead over Braves into game 4
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Photos: Braves are shut out by the Phillies Photos from the Braves at Phillies game on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The Braves lost 3-0.
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Edmundo Sosa - Steps up in win Sosa went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, an RBI double and a walk in Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.
Impact Sosa had gone 0-for-11 over the last six games before a big effort Saturday. He opened the scoring with his solo shot in the third inning and tacked on Philadelphia's last run in the seventh. The infielder has been a reliable depth option this year with a .269/.320/.448 slash line, seven homers, 29 RBI, 32 runs scored, 11 doubles, four triples and seven stolen bases over 241 plate appearances. Sosa has a short-term path to playing time while Alec Bohm sits with left hand soreness, but the former is likely to be limited to a short-side platoon role when the Phillies are at full health.
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Edmundo Sosa - Steps up in win Sosa went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, an RBI double and a walk in Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.
Impact Sosa had gone 0-for-11 over the last six games before a big effort Saturday. He opened the scoring with his solo shot in the third inning and tacked on Philadelphia's last run in the seventh. The infielder has been a reliable depth option this year with a .269/.320/.448 slash line, seven homers, 29 RBI, 32 runs scored, 11 doubles, four triples and seven stolen bases over 241 plate appearances. Sosa has a short-term path to playing time while Alec Bohm sits with left hand soreness, but the former is likely to be limited to a short-side platoon role when the Phillies are at full health.
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Phillies ace Zack Wheeler dominates Braves, who are shut out PHILADELPHIA – This phrase is often overused, but it fits here: This has felt like a postseason series. The crowds. The moments. The perform...
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Trea Turner - Homers in win Turner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.
Impact Turner made decent contact in August, going 28-for-112 (.250) over 27 contests for the month, but just eight of those hits went for extra bases. This homer was his fourth over the last 38 games, matching the amount of long balls he hit in the week before the All-Star break. The shortstop is now at a .299/.343/.462 slash line with 15 homers, 48 RBI, 70 runs scored, 14 stolen bases and 20 doubles over 95 contests this season.
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Trea Turner - Homers in win Turner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.
Impact Turner made decent contact in August, going 28-for-112 (.250) over 27 contests for the month, but just eight of those hits went for extra bases. This homer was his fourth over the last 38 games, matching the amount of long balls he hit in the week before the All-Star break. The shortstop is now at a .299/.343/.462 slash line with 15 homers, 48 RBI, 70 runs scored, 14 stolen bases and 20 doubles over 95 contests this season.
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Carlos Estévez - Grabs save Saturday Estevez allowed a hit and struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.
Impact Estevez didn't receive Philadelphia's last save chance, which went to Jeff Hoffman on Thursday. Hoffman handled the eighth inning Saturday against the top of Atlanta's lineup while Estevez worked through the heart of the lineup in the ninth. Estevez has allowed five runs (three earned) over 12.2 innings while earning three saves across 12 appearances since he was traded from the Angels. He now has a 2.31 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 44:8 K:BB with 23 saves in 27 chances this year. Manager Rob Thomson looks to be sticking with a committee approach to closing, with Estevez, Hoffman and Jose Alvarado all in the mix for high-leverage spots.
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Carlos Estévez - Grabs save Saturday Estevez allowed a hit and struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.
Impact Estevez didn't receive Philadelphia's last save chance, which went to Jeff Hoffman on Thursday. Hoffman handled the eighth inning Saturday against the top of Atlanta's lineup while Estevez worked through the heart of the lineup in the ninth. Estevez has allowed five runs (three earned) over 12.2 innings while earning three saves across 12 appearances since he was traded from the Angels. He now has a 2.31 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 44:8 K:BB with 23 saves in 27 chances this year. Manager Rob Thomson looks to be sticking with a committee approach to closing, with Estevez, Hoffman and Jose Alvarado all in the mix for high-leverage spots.
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Phillies shut out the Braves as Zack Wheeler notches 100th career win PHILADELPHIA - Zack Wheeler’s first-ever win came against the Atlanta Braves, in his first career st...
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Phillies shut out the Braves as Zack Wheeler notches 100th career win PHILADELPHIA - Zack Wheeler’s first-ever win came against the Atlanta Braves, in his first career st...
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Zack Wheeler - Earns 100th career win Wheeler (13-6) allowed four hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over seven shutout innings to earn the win over Atlanta on Saturday.
Impact Wheeler twirled a gem for his 100th career win, and he rattled off his sixth straight quality start in the process. He finally had a month where he avoided a poor start -- over six outings in August, Wheeler posted a 1.62 ERA and 44:5 K:BB over 39 innings, though he was unfortunate to go 3-1 in that span. Through 27 starts this year, Wheeler has a 2.63 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 183:45 K:BB over 167.2 innings, numbers that should have him firmly in the NL Cy Young discussion. He's projected for a favorable start at Miami his next time out.
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Zack Wheeler - Earns 100th career win Wheeler (13-6) allowed four hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over seven shutout innings to earn the win over Atlanta on Saturday.
Impact Wheeler twirled a gem for his 100th career win, and he rattled off his sixth straight quality start in the process. He finally had a month where he avoided a poor start -- over six outings in August, Wheeler posted a 1.62 ERA and 44:5 K:BB over 39 innings. Through 27 starts this year, Wheeler has a 2.63 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 183:45 K:BB over 167.2 innings, numbers that should have him firmly in the NL Cy Young discussion. He's projected for a favorable start at Miami his next time out.
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Yunior Marte - Back down to Lehigh Valley The Phillies optioned Marte to Triple-A Lehigh Valley following Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.
Impact Marte was called up to the big club Thursday to provide support in the Phillies bullpen due to Jose Alvarado (personal) being on the restricted list. Marte allowed one run on two hits and one walk over two innings in Friday's 7-2 loss to Atlanta. Over his 23 major-league outings this season, Marte has a 6.92 ERA and 1.88 WHIP across 26 innings.
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Yunior Marte - Goes back down to Lehigh Valley The Phillies optioned Marte to Triple-A Lehigh Valley following Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.
Impact After being called up from Triple-A on Thursday, Marte made his lone appearance for the Phillies in Friday's 7-2 loss to Atlanta, covering two innings while allowing one run on two hits and one walk over two innings. He'll head back to Triple-A to make room for Jose Alvarado's (personal) return from the restricted list.
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José Alvarado - Reinstated from restricted list The Phillies activated Alvarado (personal) from the restricted list following Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.
Impact Alvarado has been away from the club since Monday due to a personal matter. The left-handed reliever will be available out of the Phillies' bullpen for the series finale Sunday. Across 56 outings this season, Alvarado has recorded 13 saves and eight holds with a 4.30 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 52:25 K:BB over 52.1 innings.
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José Alvarado - Reinstated from restricted list The Phillies activated Alvarado (personal) from the restricted list following Saturday's 3-0 win over Atlanta.
Impact Alvarado has been away from the club since Monday due to a personal matter. The left-handed reliever will be available out of the bullpen for the series finale Sunday. Across 56 outings this season, Alvarado has recorded 13 saves and eight holds with a 4.30 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 52:25 K:BB over 52.1 innings.
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Braves Can't Figure Out Wheeler, Drop Saturday Night Matchup The Atlanta Braves came out on the wrong side of a pitcher’s duel against Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Wheeler Spectacular, Phillies Win Game Three Over Braves The Phillies received a spectacular outing from their ace, Zack Wheeler, on Saturday, securing no worse than a split of this four-game serie...
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