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| 2023 Topps Now Road to Opening Day #OD-188 |
Game 45 - Saturday Afternoon, May 20th in Philadelphia
Record - 21-24, 4th Place, 7 games behind the Braves
One Sentence Summary: The Phillies busted through with six first inning runs, including a grand slam from Kyle Schwarber, breaking their five-game losing streak and winning definitively, 12-3.
What It Means: This was a much-needed win, and allowed the line-up to loosen up and smile a little.
What Happened: Schwarber had been mired in an awful slump and the first inning grand slam was a welcome sign of what could hopefully be the start of his turn around. Kody Clemens added a two-run home run later in the first inning. What's better is that the Phillies kept piling on throughout the game, adding six more runs, including RBI hits from Bryson Stott, Bryce Harper and Edmundo Sosa. Now if Trea Turner could only get going . . .
What It Means: This was a much-needed win, and allowed the line-up to loosen up and smile a little.
What Happened: Schwarber had been mired in an awful slump and the first inning grand slam was a welcome sign of what could hopefully be the start of his turn around. Kody Clemens added a two-run home run later in the first inning. What's better is that the Phillies kept piling on throughout the game, adding six more runs, including RBI hits from Bryson Stott, Bryce Harper and Edmundo Sosa. Now if Trea Turner could only get going . . .
Aaron Nola was the recipient of the outburst, and he pitched seven solid innings while allowing two runs on four hits. The Cubs didn't score until the sixth inning, and Nola struck out 10 batters.
Featured Card: Here's Schwarber's card from the online exclusive Topps Now Road to Opening Day Phillies team set.
Transactions: Prior to the game, the Phillies added bullpen arm Yunior Marte (rhp) and optioned Erich Uelmen back to Lehigh Valley. Additionally, Dylan Covey (rhp) was claimed off waivers from the Dodgers, and he'll likely be the starting pitcher on Tuesday night. To make room for Covey on the 40-man roster, Darick Hall was moved to the 60-day Injured List.
Featured Card: Here's Schwarber's card from the online exclusive Topps Now Road to Opening Day Phillies team set.
Transactions: Prior to the game, the Phillies added bullpen arm Yunior Marte (rhp) and optioned Erich Uelmen back to Lehigh Valley. Additionally, Dylan Covey (rhp) was claimed off waivers from the Dodgers, and he'll likely be the starting pitcher on Tuesday night. To make room for Covey on the 40-man roster, Darick Hall was moved to the 60-day Injured List.
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