After dropping the series to the Angels, the Phillies are clinging to first place in the National League East — and they have a losing record since June 1.

Some games don’t really need a recap. The carnage is laid bare for all to see, the disappointment palpable for anyone who witnessed it. For the Phillies, they had a chance to come out of the break like gang busters and fell on their face, rescued only by a grand slam of Schwarbarian performance. Today? Ranger Suarez didn’t have it.

Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel was removed from Sunday's game during an 8-2 win over Philadelphia Phillies after being hit by a pitch.

Coming off his All-Star Game performance, Schwarber hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to give the Phillies the lead. Harper added some insurance with a two-run homer in the eighth.

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The Los Angeles Angels and Philadelphia Phillies series finale scheduled to start at 10:35 am PDT on Sunday will not start on time. The Orange County Register'