Philadelphia Phillies Squeak Out Close Win Over Rockies on Saturday

The Philadelphia Phillies edged out a close one on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park.

Kade Kistner | Apr 22, 2023

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The Philadelphia Phillies won a close one against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday afternoon as they finished a 4-3 win in front of a packed Citizens Bank Park.

The Phillies (10-12) are inching closer to the .500 mark and Saturday was an encouraging performance that showed plenty of fight.

In need of a sixth starter, Cristopher Sanchez was activated from the injured list and was brought up from Tiple-A Lehigh Valley where he was rehabbing to make the start.

Sanchez turned in a 4.1 innings pitched, three earned run performance. He did exactly what was asked of him and gave Philadelphia a chance to win the game.

The Phillies bullpen consisting of Connor Borgdon, Gregory Soto, Seranthony Dominguez and Craig Kimbrel held the Rockies scoreless through 4.2 innings. Brogdon was credited with the win.

All four of Philadelphia's runs came via Nick Castellanos and newcomer Cristian Pache. The former hit his first two home runs of the season, both solo shots and notched a double. His home run in the sixth inning gave the Phillies a lead they would never relinquish.

Pache also hit a home run, his first of the season and the fifth of his career.

It was an encouraging performance from the Phillies squad who kept it close and fought to the end for a win.

They will go for the series win on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park. Zack Wheeler will be taking the mound for Philadelphia and is slated to face Jose Urena of the Rockies. It is an enticing matchup for the Phillies.

First pitch is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. ET.

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Published Apr 22, 2023

KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.