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.

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel was removed from Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies after being hit by a pitch.

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

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:

The left-hander is expected to be promoted from the minors by the Kansas City Royals, according to multiple reports Monday.

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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.