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.

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel was removed from Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies after being hit by a pitch.

The Los Angeles Angels beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-2 on Sunday afternoon to move within a game of .500 at 49-50. The loss dropped the Phillies to 56-43.

Both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Angels are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

The Phillies' are slipping in the NL East race as they lead by a half game now, and will have a quick turnaround with the Red Sox in town Monday. Before turning the page, here's a trio of winners and losers from their latest series setback:

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe hit a midseason rut before the All-Star break, but believes he has found out how to turn his season around in the secon

Sam Bachman and José Fermin issue two walks and hit a batter before Kyle Schwarber caps a five-run sixth inning with a grand slam in the Angels’ 9-5 loss.

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