Game 17 - Phils Pile Up Runs in Win

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Phillies 8, Rockies 2
Game 17 - Monday Night, April 25th in Philadelphia
Record - 7-10, Tied for 3rd Place, 5 1/2 games behind the Mets

One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies delivered a few timely hits and Kyle Gibson had an effective outing in this 8-2 win over the Rockies.

What It Means:  Every time the Phillies win, I'm tempted to say something like, "This is the start of a long winning streak."  I hope I'm right this time.

What Happened:  With the Rockies holding a 2-0 lead, J.T. Realmuto doubled home Rhys Hoskins in the third to get the Phillies on the board.  They'd take the lead a batter later when Kyle Schwarber hit a fly ball to center that inexplicably dropped right in between two Rockies outfielders for a two-run double.  The Phillies would add on from there with a solo home run from regular DH Bryce Harper in the fifth, followed by a Harper sacrifice fly in the seventh.  A wild pitch and a Rockies error plated two more runs in the seventh to give the Phillies an 8-2 lead.

Gibson pitched into the sixth inning, allowing a pair of runs on three hits (including two home runs) while striking out four.  A quartet of Phillies relievers kept the Rockies from scoring after Gibson departed.

Featured Card:  I've been making my way through the retail Topps Phillies team set, and here's Hoskins' card.  Hoskins went 3 for 5, scoring twice in this game.

Field Report:  We weren't there, but my sister and her family were!  My nieces were lucky enough to appear on Phanavision during the game!

Transaction:  In need of regular at-bats, Bryson Stott (3b) was optioned to Lehigh Valley and Roman Quinn (of) had his contract selected.  Quinn had spent spring training with the Marlins and was released in early April.  The Phillies signed him to a minor league contract on April 9th, and it's good to see him back with the team.  To make room for Quinn on the 40-man roster, Ryan Sherriff (lhp) was placed on the 60-day injured list.

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