Shaun Nestor

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Phillies Lead Writer at Philly Sports Network

Phillies Lead Writer at Metro Philadelphia

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Despite late stumbles, Phillies clock in a successful May – Philly Sports

1 week ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Shaun Nestor

Despite a three-game losing streak to end the month, the Philadelphia Phillies turned in a strong month of May, ending the month with a 19-9 record. Their 19 wins were tied for the most in baseball on the month. A large portion of the Phillies’ success has been their performance at Citizens Bank Park, where they are 19-11 with a 7-2-1 series record. The key to the Phillies’ success has been a consistent approach across the board, per Rob Thomson.
Rob Thomson ejected as Brewers trounce Phillies – Philly Sports

1 week ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Shaun Nestor

Jesús Luzardo allowed a career-high in runs scored and hits as the Philadelphia Phillies dropped their Saturday afternoon matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers 17-7. The Brewers’ 17 runs and 21 hits were the most allowed by the Phillies all season, usurping the previous highs set by the St. Louis Cardinals earlier this month. Luzardo took his first loss of the 2025 season as the Phils lost just their second series of the month as May comes to a close.
Luzardo to play stopper as Phillies look to rebound – Philly Sports

1 week ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Shaun Nestor

Going into the final day of the month, the Phillies have only lost one series thus far. If the Phillies want to keep it that way as the daylight dwindles on Saturday, they will need to make a stand today against the Milwaukee Brewers. After dropping Friday night’s series opener against the Brewers in a lifeless 6-2 result, the Phillies return to action Saturday afternoon. Jesús Luzardo will take the mound for the Phillies against Brewers’ starter Chad Patrick.
Phillies’ bats go cold in loss to Brewers: What we learned – Philly Sports

1 week ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Shaun Nestor

The Philadelphia Phillies dropped their series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers 6-2 on a wet Friday evening. The Phillies (36-21) have now dropped their second straight game for the first time since April 25. Taijuan Walker earned his fourth loss of the season as he struggles in his third straight appearance, two of them starts. The Brewers strung together a few hits off Taijuan Walker in the top of the first to take an early lead.
Bryce Harper remains absent from Phillies lineup, but is an IL stint on the horizon? – Philly Sports

1 week ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Shaun Nestor

Three days out from taking a 95-mph fastball to his right-elbow, Bryce Harper remains out of the lineup on Friday evening for the Philadelphia Phillies. He spent a portion of batting practice doing field work at first base, but has yet to pick up a bat since getting hit by Strider, his third hit-by-pitch in as many games, on Tuesday evening. Players get hit by a pitch every day in Major League Baseball.
Phillies set for weekend matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers – Philly Sports

1 week ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Shaun Nestor

After splitting a day-night doubleheader with the Atlanta Braves, the Philadelphia Phillies will return to action at Citizens Bank Park for a weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite dropping the second half of their doubleheader, the Phillies claimed victory in the series by a margin of 2-1. The Phillies have now won four straight series and have only lost one series in May.
3 key takeaways from the Phillies’ West Coast trip: Thriving where it matters – Philly Sports

1 week ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Shaun Nestor

Happy Memorial Day! On this day, we honor the lives of those who died in the service of our country. Over the years, Memorial Day has become synonymous with the start of the Summer as the temperatures (usually) begin to rise and flock to barbecues everywhere. In the Philadelphia area, those barbecues are typically flooded with the sounds of wood bats connecting with leather baseballs and the voice of Scott Franzke on the play-by-play. Not this year.
Phillies win 7th Straight Game in Sweep of Rockies – Philly Sports

2 weeks ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Shaun Nestor

The Philadelphia Phillies completed the series sweep against the Colorado Rockies by winning the getaway game 2-0 on Thursday afternoon. Ránger Suárez earned his third victory of the season while Jordan Romano earned his sixth save as the Phillies’ de facto closer. The Fightins previously swept the Rockies in a three-game set at Citizens Bank Park.
9 ways to build the future of policing without erasing the past

2 weeks ago | police1.com | Shaun Nestor

By Shaun NestorPolicing is rooted in tradition, but tradition alone won’t build tomorrow’s workforce. Recruitment and retention challenges are reshaping law enforcement, and today’s recruits bring different expectations than past generations. While policing is built on discipline and hierarchy, today’s officers seek emotional wellness, inclusion and purpose-driven work.
Bryce Harper earns 1,000th career RBI as the Phillies comeback against Pirates – Philly Sports

3 weeks ago | phillysportsnetwork.com | Shaun Nestor

After a 108-minute rain delay that featured little rain, the Philadelphia Phillies got down to business in their series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Phillies worked a late-inning comeback to take game one 8-4 against the Pirates, giving Ranger Suárez his second win of the season. Bryce Harper earned his 1,000th RBI on the day for the Phillies, while Alec Bohm extended his hitting streak to 11 games. As a team, the Phillies combined for nine hits and eight walks on the day.