Phillies Recap

April 10, 2012

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Sorry for not being around to post yesterday, here is a quick recap of what was missed.


Phillies lose to Pirates in the ninth

In the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Phillies tacked on four runs thanks to Hunter Pence's first homer of the year, and a crucial double by Jaun Pierre. But the Phillies could not hold on, as the Pirates were able to come back and win 5-4 in walk-off fashion.

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Run support absent in the home opener

Cole Hamels' first start of the season was a rough one. Hamels allowed four runs in five and a third innings. The Phillies hitting did not hold up as well either, which is becoming a huge problem early on. The Marlins spoil the Phils home opener by handing them a 6-2 loss.

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Qualls has soreness in heel

Releiver Chad Qualls has had soreness in his right heel that kept him from pitching in Monday's home opener. According to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki, Qualls will saw a doctor on Monday, but it is yet to be determined if he has a serious injury.


Howard fielding

Ryan Howard started taking ground balls again, but he is still far away from coming back to the lineup.