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.

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

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.

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

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.

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:

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Harper dramatically waved off the umpire after he was rung up in the bottom of the eighth inning of the Phillies’ 8-2 home loss to the Angels.