Philadelphia Phillies’ Nick Williams hits a grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, July 16, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
The Philadelphia Phillies snapped their two-game losing streak on Sunday afternoon, taking down the Brewers 5-2. Their record improves to 30-60.
On The Mound
- Jeremy Hellickson got the start, and allowed two runs over five innings.
- Hellickson gave up four hits and struck out six.
- Ricardo Pinto pitched a scoreless sixth.
- Pat Neshek pitched a scoreless seventh.
- Luis Garcia got the call in the eighth, and responded with a scoreless frame.
- Hector Neris shut the door in the ninth for the save.
At The Plate
- The offense put up five runs on 10 hits.
- Nick Williams supplied the big blow of the game, launching a grand slam in the sixth inning that proved to be the difference in the game.
- Odubel Herrera returned to the leadoff spot, and went 2-5 with two doubles and an RBI.
- Freddy Galvis went 0-5 out of the two-hole.
- Daniel Nava went 0-3 with a walk.
- Maikel Franco went 1-4 with a single.
- Andrew Knapp went 2-4 with a couple singles.
- Tommy Joseph and Ty Kelly each went 1-3 with a single and walk.
Final Thoughts
Nick Williams has been solid through his first two weeks in the majors, but really made his presence known in today’s victory.
Williams has hit a quality .279 since arriving from the minors, and may be beginning to really settle himself into a groove. The could certainly use another bright spot or two to make this season worth something. Hopefully after the trade deadline, Williams will be joined by more of the team’s prospects.
