The Philadelphia Phillies lost the second game of their series with the Cubs on Saturday night 17-2. Their record drops to 47-81.
On The Mound
- Ben Lively lasted five innings, allowing six runs on five hits and two walks.
- Lively struck out eight, but also allowed four home runs.
- Drew Anderson pitched 1.1 innings, and was lit up for five runs on four hits.
- Jesen Therrien took over for the rest of the sixth and the seventh, and gave up two runs.
- Yacksel Rios mopped up in the ninth, and was abused for four runs.
At The Plate
- The offense managed two runs on eight hits.
- The only positive from this game? Another Rhys Hoskins home run! Hoskins launched a two-run shot in the first inning, and finished the game 2-4.
- Cesar Hernandez went 1-4 with a single.
- Freddy Galvis went 1-4 with a double.
- Nick Williams went 0-3 with three strikeouts.
- Tommy Joseph and Maikel Franco each turned in an 0-4.
- Pedro Florimon played center, and went 0-3.
- Jorge Alfaro went 2-3 with a double.
Final Thoughts
Ben Lively was just overmatched by the powerful Chicago lineup in this one.
Rhys Hoskins has hit 10 home runs in just 17 games. He has a very real chance to finish the season with 20 bombs.
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