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.

The Phillies announce their lineup for Friday game against the Los Angeles Angels coming off the All-Star break

Coming off his All-Star Game performance, Schwarber hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to give the Phillies the lead. Harper added some insurance with a two-run homer in the eighth.

As the Philadelphia Phillies start the second half of the season against the Los Angeles Angels, an early injury has caused some concern.

José Soriano delivered a dominant performance on the mound while Taylor Ward came through with a clutch three-run double, helping the Los Angeles Angels secure an 8-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday and take the series.