Why the ‘September Collapse’ narrative makes little sense to Rob Thomson
Rob Thomson knows the narrative.
San Francisco — September 3-4, 2022
Phillies suffer crushing loss to Giants, leave San Francisco with crushing sweep
SAN FRANCISCO — If the Phillies flew out of Phoenix, Ariz. after losing two of three to the sub-.500 Diamondbacks with Train’s “Save Me, San Francisco” blasting on the team plane as somewhat of a plea, well, San Francisco’s answer to that plea this weekend was unambiguous:
"Nah."
Phillies Notes: Nick Castellanos to the injured list
This week’s lineup of opposing pitchers isn’t exactly kind to the Philadelphia Phillies. Salvaging Sunday’s series finale against the San Francisco Giants will require them to defeat Carlos Rodón, who figures to get some votes toward the top of the 2022 National League Cy Young ballot. Sandy Alcántara, who very well might win that award, comes to town on Thursday. Jesús Luzardo, Miami’s starter this Tuesday, is no slouch.
Blown opportunities, poor defense haunt Phillies in second straight loss to Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — Defense, San Francisco and the month of September each did to the Phillies on Saturday as they are wont to do.
Nick Castellanos to get an MRI — and other Phillies notes
SAN FRANCISCO — The Phillies got yet another dose of bad injury news on Saturday.
