Official Site of the Phillies · May 18, 2017
Saunders homer not enough as Phillies fall
Michael Saunders launches a two-run homer to deep right field, giving the Phillies their first runs of the game in the top of the 7thCashner gave up eight hits in seven innings -- one of which was a two-run home run by Michael Saunders that broke up the shutout in the seventh. But Cashner induced three double plays to minimize most of the damage.
The Phillies have lost 14 of their last 17 games since beginning the season 11-9. They got the leadoff man aboard in five of their nine at-bats, but they weren't able to capitalize for the most part.
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