Phillies Held Scoreless for 20 Innings After Loss to Giants

Philadelphia's offense struggles as they fail to score a run in their last two games against San Francisco.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:24pm by Ben Kaplan

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The Philadelphia Phillies were held scoreless for 20 consecutive innings after a 5-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. The Phillies managed just four singles and five walks, leaving nine runners on base and going 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position. Phillies starter Aaron Nola pitched well through the first five innings but ran into trouble in the sixth, leading to a three-run home run by Rafael Devers that put the game out of reach.

Why it matters

The Phillies' inability to generate offense against the struggling Giants raises concerns about their ability to compete in the NL East, where they are chasing the division-leading Mets. The team's recent offensive woes could jeopardize their playoff hopes if they don't find a way to get their bats going.

The details

The Phillies' offensive struggles began on Monday when they failed to score after their opening-game victory against the Giants. On Wednesday, they managed just four singles, all of which were hit under 92 mph. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper reached base three times each, but the heart of the order, Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott, went a combined 0-for-8. Phillies starter Aaron Nola pitched well through the first five innings, but ran into trouble in the sixth, leading to a three-run home run by Rafael Devers that put the game out of reach.

  • The Phillies' scoreless streak began on Monday and lasted through Wednesday's game.
  • Nola ran into trouble in the sixth inning, leading to Devers' three-run home run.

The players

Aaron Nola

The Phillies' starting pitcher, who pitched well through the first five innings but ran into trouble in the sixth.

Rafael Devers

The Giants' slugger who hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning to put the game out of reach for the Phillies.

Kyle Schwarber

The Phillies' outfielder who reached base three times but was unable to drive in any runs.

Bryce Harper

The Phillies' star outfielder who also reached base twice but was unable to spark the offense.

Alec Bohm

The Phillies' fourth hitter who went 0-for-4 on the day.

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What’s next

The Phillies will look to break out of their offensive slump when they return home to face the division-leading Mets in a crucial series starting on Friday.

The takeaway

The Phillies' inability to generate offense against the struggling Giants is a concerning trend that could jeopardize their playoff hopes if they don't find a way to get their bats going. The team will need to find a way to spark their offense if they want to keep pace in the NL East race.