Rays' Freddy Peralta Shuts Down Punchless Phillies, Who Lose 3rd Straight Potential Playoff Clincher
Freddy Peralta and four relievers combined on a four-hitter as Tampa Bay kept Philadelphia from clinching a playoff berth.
- On Friday night, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0, denying the team their third consecutive opportunity to clinch a National League wild-card berth.
- The Phillies have spiraled to 13 losses in their last 21 games, failing to score in 12 games this season while offensive pressure mounts.
- Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta limited Philadelphia to four hits over 5 1/3 innings, as Trea Turner and Bryce Harper singled in the sixth but remained stranded.
- Facing a magic number of two to clinch, the Phillies will throw a bullpen game Saturday, potentially forcing ace Zack Wheeler into a Sunday start that could burn him for the Wild Card Series.
- With a $282 million opening-day payroll, the Phillies face growing comparisons to historic collapses, including the 1964 team that blew a 6 1/2-game lead with 12 games left.
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Phillies feel the heat, hear the boos after latest loss slows potential NL playoff push – WTOP News
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Phillies feel the heat, hear the boos after latest loss slows potential NL playoff push
The Phillies face mounting pressure after a tough loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Fans booed Trea Turner and Brandon Marsh during Friday night's game in Philadelphia. The Phillies missed a chance to clinch a playoff spot, losing their third…
The Toronto Star
Orlando SentinelRays’ Freddy Peralta shuts down punchless Phillies, who lose 3rd straight potential playoff clincher
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Freddy Peralta pitched into the sixth inning to help Tampa Bay deny Philadelphia a third straight shot at clinching a wild-card spot, as the AL East champion
Winnipeg Free Press
Medicine Hat NewsRays' Freddy Peralta shuts down punchless Phillies lose 3rd straight potential playoff clincher
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Freddy Peralta pitched into the sixth inning to help Tampa Bay deny Philadelphia a third straight shot at clinching a wild-card spot, as the AL East champion Rays beat the Phillies 2-0 on Friday night.
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