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Game Date:
05/21/2017
1:35pm EST
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Things came to a head after the Phillies took a 6-3 loss to the Pirates on Saturday afternoon. Velasquez hurled 5 1/3 innings, allowing five runs, walking two and striking out six of 25 batters while the Phillies struggled to find a foothold against Ivan Nova. The loss didn’t sit well with Velasquez, who told reporters, “I feel clueless right now. Continue to Article
May 20, 2017 10:01:pm EST
PITTSBURGH Just like the Pirates Friday night, the Phillies began Saturday's game with a single and a double before going quiet offensively in a 6-3 loss. Vince Velasquez had another uneven outing, striking out six over 5 innings but again throwing a ton of pitches (103). The loss makes the Phillies 15-25 at the quarter-pole of the season. Continue to Article
May 20, 2017 6:36:pm EST
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon recently underwent surgery for suspected testicular cancer, which unfortunately was confirmed by tests this week. In wake of the news, the 25-year-old hurler’s spirits have remained high, and were no doubt further lifted by a get-well card he received from Pirates fans upon returning to PNC Park on Friday. Continue to Article
May 20, 2017 3:05:pm EST
PITTSBURGH It looks like the Phillies dodged a couple bullets this weekend after starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson and outfielder Daniel Nava were injured in Friday night's win. Hellickson, who exited Friday after tweaking his lower back, reiterated Saturday morning that he feels good and thinks he'll make his next start. Hellickson's back tightened up following a swing during his seventh-inning at-bat. Continue to Article
May 20, 2017 1:35:pm EST
The Phillies dominated on Friday night, pulling off a rare 7-2 win against the Pirates and recording their fourth victory in 16 games. Right-hander Jeremy Hellickson was the key to their win, both on the mound and at the plate, but left in the seventh inning after a bad swing at the plate caused him to tweak his back. Hellickson won’t be out for long — according to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki, he’s experiencing lower back tightness and should be cleared for his next start — but his absence put even more strain on a bullpen that already looks maxed-out. Continue to Article
May 20, 2017 12:03:am EST
