Phils dropped 2 of 3 against the Giants in SF. 2 of the losses were blown saves in the 9th inning, including an excruciating Giants walk-off 3 run inside-the-park HR. Yesterday though Harper had 4 hits, 3 doubles and a HR, so there is hope that he is getting his swing back. It would be great to have standard Harper back in the second half of the season. First place lead is .5 game over the Mets. The Mets have a double header today and the Phils are off, so that will change by night's end. Phils now go to SD for 3 this weekend. That's another place we always struggle. Phils record in series this season: 20-9-1.
Phils lost 2 of 3 against the Padres. Both losses being painfully winnable games per usual. This offense just is not clicking. I hope the Allstar break does them good. First place by a half game over the Mets. We go back home to play the Angels after the break. Phils record in series this season: 20-10-1.
Phils lost 2 of 3 against the Angels. Luzardo & Suarez both had bad starts. Luzardo has been inconsistent all year, but I'm worried about Saurez. He's had a great year and was an All-Star, but his velocity is way down the past couple of weeks. The good news is that Harper appears to be back. He hit 3 HRs in the series. First place by half a game over the Mets still. Now Red Sox come in for 3. Phils record in series this season: 20-11-1.