Phillies Vs. Dodgers Final Score: Philadelphia Loses, 5-3, In 12 Innings

The Philadelphia Phillies were defeated by the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-3, on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium.

The Phillies were even with the Dodgers in the pitcher's duel between Cliff Lee and Clayton Kershaw. Lee and Kershaw both went eight innings in the game. Lee allowed two hits and one earned run while Kershaw allowed five hits and one earned run. Lee gave up one walk and struck out four while Kershaw gave up no walks and struck out seven. The Phils needed four pitchers to get through the ninth inning while the Dodgers only used Kenley Jansen.

Juan Rivera put the Dodgers on the board first with a solo homer in the second inning. Carlos Ruiz tied the game with an RBI single in the fourth. The Phillies were able to breakthrough again in the 10th inning on Dodgers reliever Javy Guerra. Philadelphia drew three walks and a hit which produced two earned runs. The Phillies countered in the 10th with Jonathan Papelbon but he allowed four hits and two earned runs. Bobby Abreu hit an RBI single and Matt Kemp reached on an infield single to tie the game 3-3.

The teams went into the bottom of the 12th still tied 3-3 when Kemp came to bat again and hit a walkoff two-run home run to opposite field off of Jake Diekman to win the game for the Dodgers. Diekman was charged with the loss. He pitched 1 1/3 innings and gave up two hits and two earned runs. Jamey Wright got the victory for the Dodgers for a scoreless 12th inning.

The Phillies (41-52) will play the Giants (50-40) in their next series beginning on July 20 at Citizens Bank Park.

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Phillies At Dodgers Recap: Roy Halladay Leads Philly To 3-2 Win In Return

In Roy Halladay's much anticipated return from the disabled list, the Phillies won their fourth straight game with a road victory against the Dodgers by a score of 3-2. Halladay was better than decent in his first start since May 27, allowing just two runs over five innings, without walking a batter and striking out six

The Phillies are already in a deep enough hole for this season to already be a lost cause. But more importantly, they hadn't been able to work with all of their pieces until Tuesday, so even with the reality of being in last place of the NL East, there is plenty of optimism to go around.

This season, the Phillies had been 0-38 after trailing through seven innings. That's until Tuesday when they made a resilient rally in the eighth.

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Phillies At Dodgers Preview: Game Time, TV Schedule And Probable Starters

Now that the Phillies are finally healthy, they have good reason to remain optimistic about their future if the what's left of this season doesn't result in any major injuries. The Phillies got healthy in both its batting lineup as well as pitching this week and on Wednesday they look to complete a series sweep on the road against the Dodgers.

Chase Utley and Ryan Howard are back. Also, Roy Halladay was activated from the disabled list on Tuesday.

The Phillies have won four straight games, and with Cliff Lee (1-6, 3.92 ERA) on the mound, it could be a fifth against the reeling Dodgers team that's dropped four consecutive games on the contrary. Lee faces Clayton Kershaw (7-5, 2.84 ERA) in what is sure to be a fine pitching duel.

Take a look here at the game schedule and broadcast information:

Date/Time: Wednesday, July 18, 3:10 p.m. ET

TV: CSN, FSPT

Online streaming: MLB.tv

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Phillies At Dodgers Preview: Roy Halladay Returns From DL As Philadelphia Lineup Returns To Full Strength

For the first time this season Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies' batting lineup and pitching rotation will be fully healthy entering a contest. The return of ace pitcher Roy Halladay will highlight the evening's accomplishment as the Phils' search for their fourth straight victory when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of a three-game set at Dodgers Stadium (10:10 p.m. ET on Comcast SportsNet).

Halladay (4-5, 3.98 ERA) will take the mound the mound for the first time since May 27 after straining his right lat. It is unclear as to who Halladay will oppose, as Dodgers planned starting pitcher was Chad Billingsley, who's suffering from elbow inflammation and isn't expected to start. MLB.com's Jake Kaplan thinks L.A. could start minor-leaguer Stephen Fife.

Halladay's return comes a few games after Ryan Howard, who smacked the game-winning home run in a 3-2 victory on Monday, returned from the disable list. Veteran second baseman Chase Utley, who also missed most of the season with a knee injury, will also be in the lineup for the first time of a Halladay start.

A victory Tuesday for the Philly could setup a possible three-game sweep of the Dodgers, who're 6-18 in their last 24 games, as lefty Cliff Lee will pitch Wednesday for the Phillies.

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Phillies 3, Dodgers 2: Ryan Howard's First Home Run Of Season Propels Philadelphia

Slowly, the Philadelphia Phillies are getting healthy. And late Monday night was a perfect example of what a healthy roster can lead to for the Phils' who defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 3-2, at Dodgers Stadium.

First basemen Ryan Howard, who was playing in just his sixth game of the season, belted the would-be, game-winning, solo home run in the top of the fourth inning -- his first of the season -- to help the Phillies take Game 1 of the three-game series. Philadelphia are winners of three straight games for the first time since late May.

Starting pitcher Joe Blanton (8-8) allowed two runs on six hits in eight innings to earn the win. Outfielder Juan Pierre collected a run-scoring single in the second inning, while shortstop Jimmy Rollins hit a solo home run in the third.

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Cole Hamels Trade Rumors: Phillies Reportedly Plan To Offer Pitcher At Least $120 Million

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly preparing to offer pitcher Cole Hamels an offer of at least $120 million (via CBS Sports).

The Phillies are trying to retain Hamels with such an offer. Philadelphia was able to sign Cliff Lee for $120 million over five years. However, the Phillies might need to dig deeper to sign Hamels. On the free agent market, sources told CBS, Hamels could bring in $150 million or even more money.

Hamels, 28, is 11-4 this season for the Phillies with an ERA of 3.07. For his career, Hamels is 85-58 with an ERA of 3.36 and 1,216 strikeouts in 1,287 1/3 innings pitched. He has won at least 10 games every season since he won nine as a rookie in 2006.

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Phillies Vs. Dodgers: Game Time, TV Schedule And More

Joe Blanton and the Phillies are set to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night.