The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night, taking the first two games of the series from the American League East rivals. Left

PHILADELPHIA — Gage Wood’s first association with the Philadelphia Phillies before they picked him 26th overall in this month’s MLB draft was an interaction with Cliff Lee as a kid. Wood, a right-handed pitcher hailing from Batesville, Ark., attended a baseball camp in Little Rock as a kid.

FAYETTEVILLE – Former Batesville and Arkansas pitcher Gage is now officially a Philadelphia Phillie. Philadelphia announced Tuesday that Wood, who pitched the first no-hitter in College World Series in 65 years in his last start, inked a contract with the Phillies for $3 million.

Gage Wood threw a no-hitter with Arkansas at the Men's College World Series last month, and now he has officially joined the Philadelphia Phillies' farm system.

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - One day after Cam Tilly signs, Matthew Fisher has inked his deal as well. The Memorial star has officially chosen the pro-route. After being drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 7th round of the MLB draft, the question was whether or not the Phillies would pay enough to entice Fisher to take the pro route.

The Phillies beat the Boston Red Sox in wild fashion on Monday night, but before that? It was another masterful start from the All-Star.

The Philadelphia Phillies were among the teams listed as a possible landing spot for Steven Kwan, but they could now pivot to this option from the Angels.