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Phillies Series Recap: Giants sweep Phillies at AT&T Park

By Matthew C

UST. LOUIS, MO - MAY 17: Manager Gabe Kapler #22 of the the Philadelphia Phillies watches his team play against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on May 17, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
UST. LOUIS, MO - MAY 17: Manager Gabe Kapler #22 of the the Philadelphia Phillies watches his team play against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on May 17, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) /
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – JUNE 01: Mitch Walding #29 of the Philadelphia Phillies react after striking out against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the six inning at AT&T Park on June 1, 2018 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – JUNE 01: Mitch Walding #29 of the Philadelphia Phillies react after striking out against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the six inning at AT&T Park on June 1, 2018 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Game Two: Phillies blanked again, 2-0

The Phillies were only limited to three hits as they got blanked again – for the second consecutive game. This time, it wasn’t a blowout victory for the Giants. It was just another case of the lack of offense.

Vince Velasquez had himself a great start, as he struck out nine batters and allowed just one run over six innings of work. Out of ninety pitches thrown, sixty-four pitches were strikes.

The first run the Giants scored was controversial. Additional replay footage shows that Joe Panik was tagged out at home plate, but despite challenging the play, it was upheld.

It was another great pitching performance by the Giants as Andrew Suarez pitched seven complete scoreless innings with five strikeouts. He picked up his second win of the season, improving to 2-4. The five strikeouts by Suarez were the only strikeouts recorded by the Giants relievers that evening.

The Phillies left seven men on base, while going 0-for-7 in runners in scoring position. They finished their 2-0 loss with twenty consecutive scoreless innings.

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