Dodgers' Puig comes up big in the 7th, Phils lose 6-4

June 28, 2013

Box Score (From ESPN.com)

By Nick Tricome

While the Sixers were busy catching everyone off guard Thursday night, the Phillies were in Los Angeles to begin a four-game series with the Dodgers.

The Phillies were coming off a comeback win against the Padres in 13 innings the night before, while the Dodgers entered Thursday night on a five-game win streak. Behind a clutch single from Yasiel Puig, the Dodgers beat the Phillies 6-4.

Former Phillie Darren Daulton has a pair of brain tumors

June 27, 2013

By Nick Tricome

Former Phillie Darren Daulton, the catcher for the '93 team that won the National League Pennant, will be undergoing surgery next week, after a trip to the doctor's revealed that he has two brain tumors.

Phils win in 13 inning rally

June 27, 2013

Box Score (From ESPN.com)

By Nick Tricome

It took some time, but the Phillies got the job done.

Pushing past 2:00 a.m. back on the east coast, the Phillies rallied from behind to take the series finale from the Padres 7-5. It just took them 13 innings in San Diego to do it.

Wednesday's Headlines: Phils bounce back, Adams probably done

June 26, 2013

By Nick Tricome

The Phillies bounced back from a tough loss the night before, but probably lost their setup man for the rest of the year.

Tuesday's Headlines: Pap blows another save, Adams could be out for the year, Doc throws again and Zambrano's last minor league start

June 25, 2013

By Nick Tricome

Monday wasn't all that great for the Phillies.

They lost in extras to the Padres after blowing a 3-0 lead, and they could lose their setup man for the rest of the year.

On the bright side, Doc is making progress on the road to recovery.

A game to forget

June 23, 2013

Box Score (From ESPN.com)

By Mike Patterson

The Phillies lost the game, and, subsequently, the series to their division rivals.

David Wright and the Mets dominated the Phillies 8-0. Wright batted four of five with a homer, triple, and two doubles. 

Frandsen's homer bails out another blown save

June 22, 2013

Box Score (From ESPN.com)

By Mike Patterson

The Phillies beat the Mets 8-7 in game two of the series on Saturday due to the late game heroics of pinch-hitting Kevin Frandsen. 

Mike Adams heading back to the DL

June 22, 2013

By Nick Tricome

Nearly a month after returning from the disabled list, reliever Mike Adams is heading back to the 15-day DL with bicep tendonitis.

Reliever J.C. Ramirez has been called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill Adams' spot on the roster until he can return.

Utley returns, but Hamels, Phils continue to struggle

June 22, 2013

Box Score (From ESPN.com)

By Mike Patterson

The Phillies lost their second in a row against the Mets after the New York returned from a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Phils 4-3. 

Extras against Nats wastes Kendrick's great start

June 19, 2013

Box Score (From ESPN.com)

By Nick Tricome

Michael Young hit a 2-run shot to left for his third home run of the season and the 1,000th and 1,001st RBIs of his career. The career milestone happened in the bottom of the first inning of Wednesday night's game, and is something that Young can add to an already solid 14-year tenure in the big leagues.

The problem is that it would be the nine more innings before the Phillies got another hit.

With the chance to sweep the National League East rival Washington Nationals, the Phillies lost 6-2 in 11 innings. Despite a lack of offense however, it appeared the Phillies were quickly on their way to their third straight win...Before they got to the ninth inning that is.

Lee earns ninth win as Phils defeat Nats

June 19, 2013

Box Score (From ESPN.com)

By Nick Tricome

Consistency has been an issue for the Phillies so far this season, but there is at least a good chance of seeing a win every five days.

Ruiz skips rehab assignment, activated by Phillies

June 18, 2013

By Nick Tricome

Carlos Ruiz will skip the rehab assignment entirely, heading right back to the Phillies instead.

Brown makes up for Papelbon's blown save

June 17, 2013

Box Score (From ESPN.com)

By Nick Tricome

The Phillies looked like they had this one in the bag. Top of the ninth, two outs and a 4-3 lead with Jonathan Papelbon on the mound. They had it, but then they didn't.

Chad Tracy hit a solo home run for the Washington Nationals to tie the game. He also gave Papelbon his first blown save of the year in the process.

Papelbon may have blown the save, but Domonic Brown more than made up for it.

With Ben Revere at third and Jimmy Rollins at second, Brown hit a walkoff single into center to give the Phillies a 5-4 win over their National League East rival.

Rough road trip leaves Phils in need of good series against Nats

June 17, 2013

By Nick Tricome

In the series finale against the Minnesota Twins, the Phillies walked away with a 3-2 win with Cliff Lee on the mound. But the Phils struggled to score runs, having lost the prior three games with only six runs scored.

Following the game against Minnesota, Lee reinforced his desire to win when speaking to reporters.

“I definitely want to win," Lee said. "There’s no doubt about that. I want to win. I don’t know how to say it besides that. I want to win.”


Some have taken Lee's words as him being open to a trade, but for at least the series opener against the Colorado Rockies, they could have been a spark.

Struggles continue in opening 3-2 loss to Minnestoa

June 12, 2013

Box Score (From ESPN.com)

By Mike Patterson

The Phillies lost game one of their series in Minnesota against the Twins. Cole Hamels started on the mound for the Phillies and PJ Walters for the Twins. 

Phils give up nine in series finale against Brewers

June 9, 2013

Box Score (From ESPN.com)

By Mike Patterson

The Phillies lost the last game of their four game series with the Brewers 9-1, making it three losses in a row.

UPDATE: Kratz heads to the DL, needs surgery

June 9, 2013

By Nick Tricome
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UPDATE: Kratz will require surgery after his MRI revealed a "medial meniscus tear" in his left knee, according to the Phillies' official Twitter account.

The timetable for Kratz's return will be set after he has had the surgery.

The MRI on Erik Kratz' left knee revealed a medial meniscus tear. Surgery will be required...recovery time will be known after surgery.
— Phillies (@Phillies) June 10, 2013

ORIGINAL: Catcher Erik Kratz is headed to the 15-day disabled list after injuring his knee in the ninth inning of Saturday night's 4-3 loss to Milwaukee.

Back under

June 8, 2013

By Mike Patterson

The Phillies lost a tough-fought game to the Brewers in Milwaukee on Saturday night in game three of the four game series.

Phils blow four run lead, lose on walk-off hit

June 7, 2013

By Nick Tricome
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Box Score (From ESPN.com)

At one point during Friday night's game, the Phillies were enjoying a 4-0 lead and the chances of them earning their seventh consecutive win looked good with Cliff Lee on the mound. But instead, the game ended with Jeremy Horst giving up a walk-off hit to the Brewers' Aramis Ramirez.

Hey, at least the Penguins are out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Anyway, back to baseball.

Much like the night before, the Phillies scored their runs early. However, unlike Friday night, they couldn't sustain the lead and let the Brewers escape with a 5-4 win.

One over .500

June 6, 2013

By Nick Tricome
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Box Score (From ESPN.com)

It took the Phillies quite a few tries to get to the .500 mark, but it only took them one to get above it.

The Phillies, with newly arranged lineup that put Michael Young in the lead-off spot, beat the Brewers 5-1 to  give themselves a winning record for the first time since October 1 of last season. Thursday night's win was also the team's fifth straight.

Update: We're Back!

June 6, 2013

It took some time, but I'm finally back to updating 215 Sports again! I have some help this time too! My friend, Mike Patterson, will now be helping me write for the blog. Content should be added more regularly now with Mike in the mix.

In addition, adding Mike also allows 215 Sports to expand. A new page called 215 Basketball will open up on the blog soon. Mike will do the best job he possibly can to keep you up to date with the 76ers on the new page.

Phillies coverage will resume tonight with the opener of a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Flyers coverage will start up again after the Stanley Cup Finals end and Sixers coverage will follow the same  route, starting after the NBA Finals.

Now we jut need to find an Eagles and a Union writer and we're set! If you're interested, e-mail me.

Once again, I apologize for the halt in coverage. I'm very sorry that I had to stop posting for a while and I cannot thank you enough for your patience.

Go Flyers! Go Phillies! And now, go Sixers!
- Nick Tricome