News - Jimmy Rollins
PHILADELPHIA, June 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphians, today, were treated to a one-of-a-kind lunch break when local sports hero, Jimmy Rollins, pushed the limits of baseball in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for 'Longest Batted Ball' at Red Bull Ball Park Cranks.
Jimmy Rollins had three hits Sunday, including a solo homer, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-5 win over Milwaukee. The homer, Rollins' 21st this season, was a leadoff blast against losing pitcher Dave Bush (5-9) in the top of the first. Shane Victorino hit a two-run second-inning double, Pedro
A three-run homer by Jimmy Rollins climaxed a six-run fifth inning Thursday that allowed the Philadelphia Phillies to coast to a 9-4 victory over Milwaukee. The Phillies increased their lead in the National League East to seven games over Atlanta and 7 1/2 over Florida. Philadelphia's big fifth inning gave the Phillies an 8-1 lead and made a winner out of J.A.
Ryan Howard hit two of Philadelphia's four home runs Friday and the Phillies won their sixth straight game with a 9-4 decision over Atlanta. Philadelphia halted Atlanta's seven-game winning streak. The Phillies hope to all but clinch the National League East title during this three-game series.They emerged from the evening's action leading Florida by eight games in the division.
Cliff Lee pitched the fourth shutout of his career Tuesday in the Philadelphia Phillies' 5-0 victory over the Washington Nationals. Lee (7-2) won his second straight start after dropping his previous two. He gave up six hits and three walks with nine strikeouts.
