Phillies, facing Rockies, get second shot at sweep
Mar 24, 2025; Clearwater, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The Philadelphia Phillies failed to record their first sweep of the season last weekend, but they get another opportunity Thursday afternoon when they conclude a home series with the Colorado Rockies. The Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals in their first two games, but they were unable to sweep that series as they lost 5-1 on Sunday. Philadelphia is off to a similar start to the current series, winning the first two games heading into a Thursday matinee. In the Phillies' 5-1 victory on Wednesday, Zack Wheeler struck out 10 over seven innings of one-run ball, and Edmundo Sosa and Trea Turner each notched three hits to […]