Saturday, August 13, 2022

Game 112 - Phils Top Mets in Thrilling Win

2022 Topps Now #595
Phillies 2
, Mets 1 (10 Innings)
Game 112 - Friday Night, August 12th in Flushing
Record - 63-49, 3rd Place, 9 1/2 games behind the Mets

One Sentence Summary:  In a playoff-like atmosphere, the Phillies topped the Mets in extra innings, 2-1, while moving closer to returning to the postseason.

What It Means:  I had thought Wednesday night's comeback win against Sandy Alcantara and the Marlins was the biggest win of the year, but this might top it.  The Phillies battled throughout the game, receiving solid pitching, spectacular defense and a few timely hits to overcome the Mets.

The Phillies hold the second Wild Card spot, a half game ahead of the Padres and two games ahead of the Brewers.

What Happened:  Ranger Suarez held his own against Max Scherzer, allowing a run on three hits in his seven strong innings.  Jose Alvarado, Seranthony Dominguez and David Robertson slammed the door on any attempted comeback, with a huge assist from Matt Vierling in the ninth inning to gun down Starling Marte at the plate with the would be winning run.

Alec Bohm drove in both Phillies runs with an RBI single in the first and a sacrifice fly in the 10th that scored Bryson Stott.  Stott was all over this game, making nice plays at shortstop and going 3 for 4 while scoring both runs.

Featured Card:  Stott's only appearances in any Topps sets so far this year are the four cards he's received in the daily Topps Now releases.  This is his latest Topps Now card celebrating his three-run home run against the Braves from July 25th.

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