ATLANTA – The Phillies continued to stumble toward the season’s finish line on Wednesday night. They were hammered, 12-2, by the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field.
Adam Morgan was bruised for 10 hits and nine runs in five innings.
The Phils have lost five of their last six games. They have given up 63 runs over that span.
The Phils have lost six straight to the Braves and are 16-35 in their last 51 games against the NL East.
With four games to play, the Phils are 70-88.
Starting pitching report
Morgan was hit hard early but had to give the Phils some innings as the bullpen has carried a heavy load lately. He finished the season 2-11 with a 6.04 ERA in 23 games, 21 of which were starts.
MLB
Atlanta’s Mike Foltynewicz picked up the win. He gave up just one run over five innings.
At the plate
The Phillies had just four hits. They have scored 599 runs this season. They are the only team in the majors not to reach 600.
The Braves had 13 hits, including six for extra bases. They were 5 for 11 with runners in scoring position.
Matt Kemp doubled and homered for the Braves.
Atlanta’s Freddie Freeman extended his hitting streak to 30 games. He has reached base safely in 46 straight games, tying Washington’s Jayson Werth for most this season.
ICYMI
Like Pete Mackanin, GM Matt Klentak sees a need for offense, but he remains committed to the team’s rebuild (see story).
Health check
Roman Quinn is likely done for the season. Aaron Nola is throwing in Florida (see story).
Up next
The series concludes on Thursday night. Jeremy Hellickson (12-10, 3.78) will make his final start of the season (and likely his final with the Phillies) against Atlanta right-hander Josh Collmenter (3-0, 4.19).
It will be the Phillies’ final appearance in Turner Field. The Braves move into a new park next season.