• The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Chicago White Sox 6-2, marking their second consecutive defeat.
• Philadelphia's offense was limited to just two runs at Guaranteed Rate Field.
• Key hitters Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner were unable to ignite the offense.
• The loss drops the Phillies to 60-46, now 1.5 games behind the New York Mets in the NL East.
• The Phillies' pitching staff allowed six runs as the White Sox controlled the game from the start.

The Philadelphia Phillies made headlines today. The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Chicago White Sox 6-2 on July 29, 2025, at Guaranteed Rate Field. The Phillies' offense was held in check, managing just two runs as the White Sox snapped a two-game losing streak. Kyle Schwarber, who entered the game with 36 home runs and 84 RBIs, was limited at the plate. Trea Turner, batting .291 on the season, contributed but the Phillies could not capitalize on scoring opportunities. The Phillies' pitching staff struggled, allowing six runs as the White Sox took control early and never looked back. The loss drops Philadelphia to 60-46, now 1.5 games behind the division-leading New York Mets.

Phillies Fall to White Sox 6-2 in Chicago, Drop Second Straight

Game results

Phillies Fall to White Sox 6-2 in Chicago, Drop Second Straight. The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Chicago White Sox 6-2 on July 29, 2025, at Guaranteed Rate Field. The Phillies' offense was held in check, managing just two runs as the White Sox snapped a two-game losing streak. Kyle Schwarber, who entered the game with 36 home runs and 84 RBIs, was limited at the plate. Trea Turner, batting .291 on the season, contributed but the Phillies could not capitalize on scoring opportunities. The Phillies' pitching staff struggled, allowing six runs as the White Sox took control early and never looked back. The loss drops Philadelphia to 60-46, now 1.5 games behind the division-leading New York Mets.

Trade/transaction news

Phillies Acquire OF Brewer Hicklen from Tigers, Option to Lehigh Valley. On July 29, 2025, the Phillies acquired outfielder Brewer Hicklen from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations. Hicklen was immediately optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The move adds outfield depth to the organization as the trade deadline approaches.

Statistical milestones, streaks, or trends

NL East Standings Update: Phillies Slip to 1.5 Games Back. Following their loss to the White Sox, the Phillies (60-46) now trail the New York Mets (62-45) by 1.5 games in the NL East. The Phillies have lost two straight, while the Mets also dropped their most recent game. Miami, Atlanta, and Washington round out the division standings.

That's all for today's Philadelphia Phillies update. Check back tomorrow for more team news and analysis.