The latest Philadelphia Phillies news, scores, schedules, transactions, player bios, stats and other updates -- complete MLB coverage from the FOX 29 Sports team.
The latest Philadelphia Phillies news, scores, schedules, transactions, player bios, stats and other updates -- complete MLB coverage from the FOX 29 Sports team.
The Phillies are back at .500 for the first time since June with a record of 71-71 after picking up their sixth straight win Tuesday night.
They will go for the sweep over Miami on Wednesday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.
The key to Tuesday night's game turned out to be in the bottom of the sixth inning. Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins hit what appeared to be an easy popup behind home plate, but the Marlins' catcher couldn't hold on.
J-Roll would make the Marlins pay on the next pitch, hitting his team-leading 18th homerun of the season to put the Phils up 8-3.
They would eventually hold on for the 9-7 win.
The San Diego Padres helped the Phillies out for the second straight night, knocking off the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 6-4.
That allowed the Phillies to pick up another game in the National League Wildcard standings.
A look at the wildcard standings Wednesday morning shows the Phillies are now only four games behind St. Louis.
The Dodgers and Pirates also lost, so the Phils picked up ground on both of those teams, as well.
One team to watch is the Milwaukee Brewers, who are red hot right now and have also moved to within four games of the wildcard.
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:00 AM EDT2013-05-25 15:00:47 GMT
A South New Jersey business owner comes face to face with a suspected robber threatening him with a knife. Thanks to his 7-year-old family pet, the crook ran off.
A South New Jersey business owner comes face to face with a suspected robber threatening him with a knife. Thanks to his 7-year-old family pet, the crook ran off.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:08:04 GMT
Busy planning your cook-out or trip down the shore this Memorial Day Weekend? Don't forget about the men and women for whom the holiday is observed.
Busy planning your cook-out or trip down the shore this Memorial Day Weekend? Don't forget about the men and women for whom the holiday is observed. FOX 29's Bruce Gordon spent a day with folks preparing a veterans' cemetery for its day in the spotlight.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:48:26 GMT
Surveillance video you'll see only on FOX shows chaos just after a police officer opened fire on a man who witnesses say had his hands up to surrender. Police deny that claim.
Surveillance video you'll see only on FOX shows chaos just after a police officer opened fire on a man who witnesses say had his hands up to surrender. Police deny that claim.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:30:28 GMT
Ocean City is a fabulous family-friendly, shore town that is ready for a fabulous Summer season. From the relaxing beaches to the famous boardwalk, Ocean City is safe, clean and has some of the best food
Ocean City is a fabulous family-friendly, shore town that is ready for a spectacular Summer season.
