Rays beat Phillies 6-2 for 15th win in last 16 games
Mike Zunino and Brett Phillips homered as the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays won for the 15th time in 16 games, 6-2 over the Philadelphia PhilliesMAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins play Phillies, aim to build on Alcantara's strong outing
Miami looks to follow up a strong outing by Tuesday starter Sandy AlcantaraMAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fires six shutout frames Velasquez (finger) (2-0) earned the win Tuesday at Miami after giving up three hits and three walks while recording five strikeouts over six scoreless innings.
Impact The 28-year-old was scratched from Thursday's start against the Marlins due to numbness in his right index finger, but he was back on the mound Tuesday and delivered his best start of the season. Velasquez has a 2.95 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 45:22 K:BB over 36.2 innings this season.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Velasquez sharp, Hoskins homers, Phillies blank Marlins 2-0
Vince Velasquez pitched three-hit ball for six innings, Rhys Hoskins homered and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 2-0MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alcantara expected to start as Marlins host the Phillies
The Marlins will send Sandy Alcantara to the mound Tuesday and the Phillies will give Vince Velasquez the startMAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Duvall's 3-run homer helps Marlins beat Phillies 9-6
Adam Duvall hit a three-run homer and Jesús Aguilar drove in two runs with a double and a single to help the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-6MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Devers, Santana go deep, Red Sox beat Phillies 11-3
Rafael Devers and Danny Santana hit homers to back Martin Perez and the Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-3MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillies Notebook: Velasquez's productive streak suddenly goes numb PHILADELPHIA — It didn't sound that concerning Thursday, when shortly before the start of a game against the Miami Marlins, scheduled starti...
MAY 21, 2021 • DELCOTIMES.COM
Alcantara tosses 2-hit ball, leads Marlins past Phillies 6-0
Sandy Alcantara tossed two-hit ball over six innings and Garrett Cooper homered to lead the Miami Marlins to a 6-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday nightMAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillies RHP Velasquez scratched with numb index finger
Vince Velasquez was a late scratch for the Philadelphia Phillies because of numb index finger on his right handMAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scratched from start Velasquez was scratched from his scheduled start against the Marlins on Thursday due to a numb right index finger, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Velasquez suffered his injury while warming up ahead of Thursday's game, and he'll be unable to make his scheduled start against Miami. David Hale will start Thursday's game in his place, and the Phillies could lean heavily on their bullpen against the Marlins.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marlins visit the Phillies following Rogers' strong showing
Miami looks to follow up a dominant performance by Wednesday starter RogersMAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anderson's birthday homer lifts Rogers, Marlins over Phils
Brian Anderson homered on his 28th birthday to back Trevor Rogers, who pitched five-hit ball for 7 2/3 innings and led the Miami Marlins over the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another strong outing Velasquez allowed a run on three hits and three walks with seven strikeouts in 5.2 innings versus Toronto on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact The 28-year-old only allowed a solo home run to Vladimir Guerrero in the sixth, but the Phillies' offense didn't score while he was on the mound. Velasquez has allowed just one run in each of his last three starts, but he has just one win in that span. The right-hander sports a 3.68 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 37:19 K:BB across 29.1 innings. He is tentatively scheduled for a home start versus Miami next week.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hoskins hits 3-run double, Phillies beat Blue Jays 5-1
Rhys Hoskins hit a three-run double during a five-run seventh inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Semien takes 12-game hit streak into matchup with Phillies
Semien takes a 12-game hit streak into matchup with PhilliesMAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
5.1 strong against Atlanta Velasquez went 5.1 innings in Saturday's 8-7 loss against Atlanta, allowing one run on two hits and three walks with six strikeouts. He didn't factor into the decision.
Impact The one blemish on Velasquez otherwise perfect night was a Freddie Freeman home run to lead off the top of the sixth. The outing makes two straight going at least five innings with only one run allowed and he probably earned another turn through the rotation with the performance.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adrianza, Braves rally for 8-7 win over Phillies in 12th
Ehire Adrianza capped a night full of comebacks for Atlanta with a game-ending RBI single in the 12th inning, helping the Braves stun the Philadelphia Phillies for a chaotic 8-7 vi...MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
David O'Brien: Saturday's Phillies starter, Vince Velasquez... - The Athletic Saturday's Phillies starter, Vince Velasquez, enters with a 1-6 record and 4.83 ERA in 14 career games (12 starts) against the the Braves. F...
MAY 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Velasquez scheduled to start for Philadelphia against Atlanta
The Phillies will start Vince Velasquez on Saturday while the Braves are expected to counter with Ian AndersonMAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillies offense breaks out in 12-2 rout of Morton, Braves
Odúbel Herrera hit a three-run homer in Philadelphia’s six-run first inning and the streaking Phillies beat Charlie Morton and the Atlanta Braves 12-2 in their top-scoring game of...MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns another start Velasquez will remain in the rotation for at least one more start Saturday against Atlanta, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Velasquez carried a 6.57 ERA and 1.95 WHIP into his start Monday against Milwaukee, walking 18.3 percent of opposing batters. He wound up pitching a gem against the Brewers, striking out six and walking two over six innings while allowing just a single run on four hits. It's hard to trust the righty given his performances for most of the season (and for most of his career), but another strong start or two could make him at least somewhat interesting again.
MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vince Velasquez delivers six solid innings in Phillies’ nail-biting 4-3 victory over Brewers PHILADELPHIA — To anyone who has wondered why the Phillies brought back Vince Velasquez this season -- and let’s be honest, that’s pretty mu...
MAY 4, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Picks up first win Velasquez (1-0) earned the win after allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings Monday against Milwaukee.
Impact Velasquez surrendered a solo home run to the second batter of the contest, but he managed to settle down and turn in a quality outing. It's unclear if the right-hander will receive another turn through the rotation, but he did nearly all he could to earn another look, even with Matt Moore back from the COVID-19 injured list. Velasquez owns a 4.91 ERA and 1.64 WHIP with 24 punchouts over 18.1 innings.
MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Velasquez expected to start for Philadelphia against Milwaukee
The Brewers will start Adrian Houser on Monday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Vince VelasquezMAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
