Luna hits grand slam in first AB: Philadelphia infielder Hector Luna broke Wednesday's game in Chicago wide open in the ninth inning. Luna pinch-hit for Antonio Bastardo with the bases loaded and connected for the grand slam. Luna hit his first career grand slam and first homer of the season. Luna hit the slam in his first plate appearance of the season for the Phillies. (Updated 05/16/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Luna was recalled last Friday and could become important as he can play third base with Placido Polanco getting injured in Wednesday's game. That said, the Polanco injury isn't expected to be serious. Luna is expected to be mostly a bench player for the Phillies and has low-end Fantasy value at this time. (Updated 05/16/2012).
05/22/2012 21:55 Nats move into first place in NL East
Jordan Zimmerman pitched six solid innings, and Ian Desmond and Rick Ankiel homered to lead the Washington Nationals to a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.
05/21/2012 22:06 Gonzalez K's 9 in Nationals' victory
Gio Gonzalez allowed three hits over six innings and Ian Desmond homered and drove in both runs to lead the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.
05/19/2012 22:50 Hot bats lead Red Sox over Phillies
David Ortiz homered, singled and drove in two runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 7-5 win over Philadelphia, snapping the Phillies' six-game winning streak Saturday night.