Topic: Philadelphia Phillies
Stephen Strasburg allowed two solo homers and struck out eight in four innings, and the Washington Nationals beat a St. Louis Cardinals split squad 13-5 on Friday night. Strasburg, the top pick in June's draft who signed a record $15.1 million contract, gave up four hits in his longest of three spring training starts. The ...
Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge gave up three hits and a run in an inning of work Thursday, and the right-hander was very encouraged with the results of his first action against live batters this spring. "My knee felt outstanding, and right now the main goal ...
Jayson Werth hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning to break open a tie game, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Yankees 6-2 on Wednesday. The home run was the second of the spring for Werth, a first-time All-Star last year who can ...
