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.

Angels score five runs in the second inning on their way to an 8-2 victory, taking two of three in the series against the first-place Phillies. José Soriano gives up two runs in seven innings.

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

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.

The Phillies send Ranger Suarez to the mound as they wrap up a 3-game set with the Los Angeles Angels at Citizens Bank Park July 20. First pitch is a 1:35 (NBC Sports Philadelphia). The teams split the first two games.

The Los Angeles Angels announced first baseman Nolan Schanuel left Sunday's matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies with a left wrist contusion. A pitch hit S

After dominating their way through the first half with the league's best starting pitching staff, the Phillies' starters let them down with the Angels in town this weekend, allowing 13 runs and 24 hit in just a combined 13 innings.