Game 83 - Rain, Bullpen, Lack of Offense Doom Phils

Philadelphia Phillies	2
New York Mets	6

2023 Topps Update #US90

Saturday Afternoon, June 27th

Citi Field - Flushing, NY
46-37, 2nd Place, 4 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  A four-run sixth inning sunk the Phillies in this 6-2 loss to the Mets.

What It Means:  The Phillies would look to take the series on Sunday afternoon with Jesus Luzardo on the mound.

What Happened:  After an hour-plus rain delay, both teams looked slow out of the gate.  The Phillies scored their two runs in the top of the third when Bryce Harper hit his 19th home run of the season following a walk to Trea Turner.  They'd have only three more singles after Harper's homer.  Tim Mayza again opened, pitching 1 1/3 scoreless innings and Alan Rangel went four innings, departing in the sixth after Francisco Lindor had hit a two-run triple to tie the game.  Jonathan Bowlan entered and allowed both inherited runners from Rangel to score, giving the Mets a 4-2 lead.  Kyle Backhus would give up two more runs in the seventh.

Featured Card:  Nothing much doing in this game, but it was reported on Saturday the Phillies had signed former Met Tommy Pham to a minor league contract.  Pham is 38 years old, a veteran of 13 big league seasons and will serve as some AAA outfield depth.  He appeared in nine games earlier this season with the Mets, going 0 for 13 with seven strikeouts.  The Phillies would be his 11th team if he gets called up.

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Game 82 - Hill, Harper, Wheeler Star in Win Over Mets

Philadelphia Phillies	2
New York Mets	1

2014 Bowman Draft #DP19

Friday Night, June 26th

Citi Field - Flushing, NY
46-36, 2nd Place, 4 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Defense (Derek Hill), offense (Bryce Harper) and pitching (Zack Wheeler) all came together for the Phillies in this 2-1 win over the Mets.

What It Means:  They'll try to go for the series win Saturday afternoon.  The Phils have hit their high water mark, so far, for the season, at 10 games above .500.  As a reminder, they were 9-19 on April 26th, leading to the dismissal of Rob Thomson.

What Happened:  Wheeler improved to 8-1, going seven strong innings and allowing a run on four hits while striking out five.  Orion Kerkering and Jhoan Duran, on the way to his 20th save, shut down the Mets over the final two innings.  Three straight hits from the Phillies to open the game led to their first run.  Trea Turner doubled, went to third on Kyle Schwarber's single, and scored on Harper's single.  Harper went 3 for 4 in this game.  In the bottom of the first, Derek Hill ran and leapt over the center field wall, amazingly bringing back what would have been a two-run home run off the bat of Juan Soto.  In the seventh, Hill singled to lead off the inning and would eventually come home on a Trea Turner RBI single to left.

Featured Card:  I was bummed Hill didn't receive a Topps Now card for his amazing catch, and I set out to create a Chachi Now card but couldn't find a good enough high resolution image to use.  My guess is that Topps decided against a card since there wasn't a Getty Images photo of it available.  So instead, here's another card from Hill's past, this one from the 2014 Bowman Draft set.

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Game 81 - Harper Plays the Hero as Phils Win 3rd Comeback in a Row

Philadelphia Phillies	10
Washington Nationals	5

2026 Topps Now #378

Thursday Night, June 25th

Nationals Park - Washington, DC
45-36, 2nd Place, 4 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  For the third night in a row, the Phillies used the long-ball to take a ninth inning lead, with Bryce Harper doing the honors in this game.

What It Means:  Amazing!  I'd love for the Phillies to win while they're leading the entire game, but these type of wins create energy and momentum.  They find themselves four games back of the division-leading Braves as they open a weekend series against the Mets in Flushing.

What Happened:  Cristopher Sanchez suffered another setback, allowing four first-inning runs, but he'd settle down and allow just one more run through five innings.  The Phils trailed 5-0 when the latest comeback began in the sixth.  The hot Brandon Marsh launched a two-run home run to right center.  In the seventh, Mitchell Parker walked both Harper and Marsh with the bases loaded, making the score 5-4.  Alec Bohm grounded into a fielder's choice, tying the score at 5-5.  In the top of the ninth, Kyle Schwarber singled and was replaced by pinch-runner Garrett Stubbs.  Harper launched his home run, silencing the Nationals fans and giving the Phillies a 7-5 lead.

J.T. Realmuto added an RBI double and Derek Hill capped the scoring with a two-run home run, sending the Phillies to their third thrilling victory in as many days.

Featured Card:  The 2026 Phillies became the first team in MLB history with three go-ahead home runs in the ninth inning in three consecutive games.  Topps Now featured Harper on a card commemorating the feat.  Hard to believe, Harry.

Transaction:  Johan Rojas (of) was activated from the restricted list and placed on the 60-day injured list following his right knee surgery.

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Game 80 - Hill Provides Magic for Latest Comeback Win

Philadelphia Phillies	5
Washington Nationals	4

2022 Topps Update #US72

Wednesday Night, June 24th

Nationals Park - Washington, DC
44-36, 2nd Place, 4 1/2 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  For the second night in a row, a dramatic ninth inning home run lead to a comeback win over the Nationals.

What It Means:  Fantastic!  The Phils are playing exciting baseball.

What Happened:  Aaron Nola got the start and allowed two solo home runs in his five-inning outing.  The Phillies took a 3-2 lead in the fourth.  Brandon Marsh singled, went to second when Alec Bohm reached on an E4, and came home on a Bryson Stott double.  J.T. Realmuto brought Bohm home with a sacrifice fly and Gabriel Rincones, Jr. singled Stott home a batter later.  The lead lasted until the sixth when Jonathan Bowlan allowed a two-run home run to Curtis Mead.

Again with two outs in the top of the ninth, Kyle Scwarber walked and pinch-hitter Derek Hill cemented his place in Phillies lore with a two-run home run, jubilantly circling the bases.  Jhoan Duran effortlessly struck out the side in the bottom of the ninth, earning his 19th save and giving the Phillies another win.

Featured Card:  Hill doesn't have a Phillies card yet, unless you count his 2026 Chachi card, and I was bummed he didn't receive a Topps Now card for his homer in this game.  This is his first appearance in a Topps set from the 2022 Topps Update release.

Transaction:  Bryse Wilson (rhp) was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs.  The short-timer appeared in one game with the Phillies, pitching two scoreless innings.  Barring some crazy stroke of luck or unintended checklist mistake, Wilson will never appear on a Phillies baseball card.

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Game 79 - Phils Plate Eight in Ninth, Completing Amazing Comeback!

Philadelphia Phillies	14
Washington Nationals	9

2026 Topps Now #368

Tuesday Night, June 23rd

Nationals Park - Washington, DC
43-36, 2nd Place, 5 1/2 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  With two outs, the Phillies scored eight runs in the top of the ninth inning, tying the game on a Brandon Marsh two-run home run and taking the lead on a three-home run from Bryson Stott is this all-time great comeback win.

What It Means:  Incredible!  I excused myself from a networking event and caught the last part of this game from my laptop in my hotel room as the Phillies somehow miraculously pulled off this come from behind win.

What Happened:  The Phillies were behind 5-0 after four innings and trailed 5-3 after seven innings.  Jesus Luzardo battled through 6 2/3 innings, allowing all five runs but striking out a career-high 13.  In the top of the eighth, J.T. Realmuto laced a bases-clearing double to right fielder James Wood that popped out of Woods' glove and then was kicked, allowing the Phillies to take a 6-5 lead.  The Nationals quickly took back the lead in the bottom of the eighth when Jorbit Vivas connected for a three-run home run off Orion Kerkering.

With two outs and down to their last strike in the top of the ninth, this happened:  Trea Turner singled, Marsh homered to tie the game at 8-8, Bryce Harper singled, pinch-hitter Derek Hill singled, Stott hit his three-run home run, Realmuto walked, Gabriel Rincones, Jr. singled, Edmundo Sosa doubled two more runs home, Justin Crawford walked, Turner singled Sosa home.  What an amazing, all-time memorable game for the Phils.

Featured Card:  Topps Now gave us a card for this game, and I wish they could have also included Stott somehow as he had the big tie-breaking home run.

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Game 78 - Phils Start Series With Clunker Against Nats

Philadelphia Phillies	1
Washington Nationals	4

2026 Choice Lehigh Valley
IronPigs #22

Monday Night, June 22nd

Nationals Park - Washington, DC
42-36, 2nd Place, 6 1/2 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Nationals' starter Foster Griffin shut down the Phils' offense in this 4-1 series opening loss.

What It Means:  It got better after this game.  I tend to watch or listen to pretty much every Phillies game, so of course the one week I can't actively enjoy the games due to an out-of-town work conference, the club decides to put together three all-time great games over the next three days.  At least there were plenty of highlights from these games to enjoy once I got back to my room at the end of some pretty long days.

What Happened:  Tim Mayza served as an opener and and allowed a first inning run.  Alan Rangel took the next five innings, allowing a solo home run to Luis Garcia Jr. and striking out four.  Brandon Marsh hit a solo home run in the seventh, accounting for the only Phillies run and giving the Nationals just a one-run lead at the time.  Unfortunately, Seth Johnson allowed a two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh to Curtis Mead, and that was the ballgame.

Featured Card:  Rangel finds himself as the newly named fifth starter, for now, due to the season-long struggles of Andrew Painter.  This is his card from this year's IronPigs team set.

Transaction:  Rangel (rhp) was recalled before the game and Kyle Backhus (lhp) was activated from the injured list.  Max Lazar (rhp) was sent back down, and Bryse Wilson (rhp) was designated for assignment.

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Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets: Phils Look to Keep Winning

2026 Chachi 2006 Topps Missing Links #4

2006 Topps #204

Friday, June 26th - 7:10
Saturday, June 27th - 4:10
Sunday, June 28th - 1:40

Citi Field - Flushing, NY
The first 15,000 fans tonight will receive a Mets Pride sleeveless jersey, and there's also a postgame fireworks show.  On Saturday, the first 15,000 fans receive a Mr. and Mrs. Met t-shirt, and on Sunday the first 5,000 kids will receive a Toy Story 5 bucket hat.

Philadelphia Phillies 45-36
2nd Place in the N.L. East, 4 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables
Zack Wheeler (7-1, 2.11)
Alan Rangel (0-0, 2.25)
Jesus Luzardo (6-4, 4.39)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Brandon Marsh - .324
Runs:  Bryce Harper - 54
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 29
RBIs:  Kyle Schwarber - 52
Stolen Bases:  Bryson Stott and Trea Turner - 15

Wins:  Cristopher Sanchez - 9
ERA:  Cristopher Sanchez - 2.13

Strikeouts:  Cristopher Sanchez - 127
Saves:  Jhoan Duran - 19

New York Mets 34-47
5th Place in the N.L. East, 15 games behind the Braves

Mets Probables
Zach Thornton (0-1, 8.31)
Christian Scott (2-0, 3.10)
TBD

Mets Leaders
Average:  Juan Soto - .299
Runs:  Carson Benge - 43
Home Runs:  Juan Soto - 17
RBIs:  Bo Bichette - 45
Stolen Bases:  Carson Benge - 11

Wins:  Freddy Peralta - 5
ERA:  Nolan McLean - 4.03

Strikeouts:  Nolan McLean - 106
Saves:  Devin Williams - 11

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Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals: Four in D.C.

2026 Chachi 2006 Topps Missing Links #16

2006 Topps #404

Monday, June 22nd - 6:45
Tuesday, June 23rd - 6:45
Wednesday, June 24th - 6:45
Thursday, June 25th - 6:45

Nationals Park - Washington, DC
On Tuesday night, the first 20,000 fans will receive a Nationals basketball jersey, and it's also a Pups in the Park night.  Wednesday is Pride Night at the ballpark and on Thursday, the first 20,000 fans receive a Nationals soccer jersey.

Philadelphia Phillies 42-35
2nd Place in the N.L. East, 6 1/2 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables
TBD
Jesus Luzardo (6-4, 4.20)
Aaron Nola (3-4, 5.71)
Cristopher Sanchez (9-3, 1.80)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Brandon Marsh - .310
Runs:  Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber - 51
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 29
RBIs:  Kyle Schwarber - 52
Stolen Bases:  Trea Turner - 15

Wins:  Cristopher Sanchez - 9
ERA:  Cristopher Sanchez - 1.80

Strikeouts:  Cristopher Sanchez - 121
Saves:  Jhoan Duran - 18

Washington Nationals 40-38
Tied for 3rd Place in the N.L. East, 9 games behind the Braves

Nationals Probables
Foster Griffin (7-2, 3.32)
Zack Littell (6-6, 5.45)
Cade Cavalli (4-4, 4.07)
Miles Mikolas (2-6, 5.47)

Nationals Leaders
Average:  CJ Abrams - .286
Runs:  James Wood - 68
Home Runs:  James Wood - 20
RBIs:  CJ Abrams - 57
Stolen Bases:  Nasim Nunez - 28

Wins:  Foster Griffin - 7
ERA:  Foster Griffin - 3.32

Strikeouts:  Cade Cavalli - 82
Saves:  Gus Garland - 6

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Game 77 - Harper, Schwarber Stay Hot in Win Over Mets

New York Mets	2
Philadelphia Phillies	6

2026 Philadelphia Phillies Photocards

Sunday Night, June 21st

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
42-35, 2nd Place, 6 1/2 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Bryce Harper finished a triple short of his second cycle and Kyle Schwarber blasted a three-run home run in this 6-2 win over the Mets.

What It Means:  The Phillies took the series from the Mets and they'll head to D.C. next for four night games against the Nationals.

What Happened:  Similar to Cristopher Sanchez the night before, Zack Wheeler was the beneficiary of the offense in this game.  Wheeler improved to 7-1, dropping his ERA to 2.11, allowing four hits and striking out seven in 5 2/3 innings.  The Phillies didn't get the ball out of the infield in the first inning, but scored a pair of runs on a few walks and infield hits from Alec Bohm and Edmundo Sosa.  Schwarber launched his three-run blast in the third, his 29th of the season.  Harper added a solo home run in the fifth, his 17th of the season.  In his last two games, Harper is 7 for 9 with two doubles, a triple and two home runs, driving in four runs.

Featured Card:  Here's Harper's photo card from the recently released team-issued set, produced and sold at the ballpark for the first time since the 2022 season.  I had been told that MLB's agreement with Fanatics precluded the Phillies from selling these sets for the past three seasons, and I assume the deal only covered a three-year period that expired in 2026.  Whatever the reason, it's great to see these sets back on sale (for just $5!) at the ballpark, and I might even get a little greedy and hope for a second series to be released following the All-Star break.

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Game 76 - Schwarber and Harper Make History in Blowout Win

2026 Chachi #50

2026 Chachi #51

New York Mets	3
Philadelphia Phillies	15

Saturday Night, June 20th

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
41-35, 2nd Place, 7 1/2 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Kyle Schwarber launched three home runs, two in the third inning, and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle in this 15-3 blow-out win over the Mets.

What It Means:  I'm considering this an early Father's Day present!  What an enjoyable game to watch, in spite of the Fox broadcasters.

What Happened:  Harper's cycle started with a bang, when he launched a first inning home run off Mets' starter David Peralta.  The Phillies scored twice more in the second, courtesy of RBI doubles from J.T. Realmuto and Justin Crawford.  The floodgates opened in the third.  Eight Phillies runs crossed the plate, with Schwarber hitting a pair of home runs in the inning, both traveling over 450 feet.  Harper would collect a hustle double and a single in the inning, getting him closer to the cycle.  Bryson Stott, Realmuto and Trea Turner all contributed RBI hits.  Harper completed his cycle in the fifth, scoring two more runs with a triple to center.  Schwarber capped the scoring with this third home run of the night in the seventh.

Schwarber went 4 for 5 with four runs scored and six RBIs, while Harper countered by going 4 for 5 with a pair of runs scored and three RBIs.  All this happened while Cristopher Sanchez was on the mound, cruising to his ninth win of the year.

Featured Card:  I created a Chachi Highlight card in 2023 when Turner homered twice in one inning.  Schwarber joins Turner, Von Hayes and Andy Seminick as the only four Phillies players to accomplish the feat.  Harper became the first Phillie to hit for the cycle since Weston Wilson did it back in 2024, and he now owns the 11th cycle in Phillies history.

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Game 75 - Alvarado Stumbles in Series-Opening Loss to Mets

New York Mets	6
Philadelphia Phillies	4

2026 Choice Lehigh Valley
IronPigs #15

Thursday Night, June 18th

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
40-35, 2nd Place, 7 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies battled back to tie this game, but a seventh inning implosion from reliever Jose Alvarado resulted in a 6-4 loss to the lowly Mets.

What It Means:  Along with Tanner Banks, Jose Alvarado is another formerly reliable reliever for the Phillies working his way out of a job.  Alvarado allowed three runs on three hits in the seventh, seeing his season ERA balloon to 6.58.

What Happened:  Aaron Nola allowed two first inning runs, including a Juan Soto solo home run, but then settled down somewhat until Soto homered again in the third.  Nola went five innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits, striking out six.  The Phillies had their chances in this game, with Alec Bohm providing an RBI single in the first and an RBI double in the third.  Derek Hill tied the game at 3-3 with a clutch, two-out single in the fourth.  Alvarado's shaky outing allowed the Mets to take a 6-3 lead in the seventh.  Justin Crawford scored another run with an RBI single in the ninth, but Kyle Schwarber lined out to right with two runners on to end the ballgame.

Featured Card:  Bryse Wilson made his Phillies debut, pitching two scoreless innings of relief.  This is his ninth season pitching in the majors, and he's previously seen time with the Braves, Pirates, Brewers and White Sox.

Transaction:  The struggling Banks (lhp) was optioned to Lehigh Valley, joining Andrew Painter, who was sent down the day before.  Two new bullpen arms were added with the Phillies selecting the contract of Wilson (rhp) and recalling Seth Johnson (rhp).

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Game 74 - Fish Filet Painter

Miami Marlins	12
Philadelphia Phillies	4

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Wednesday Afternoon, June 17th

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
40-34, 2nd Place, 6 1/2 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Andrew Painter suffered his latest rough outing as the Marlins easily defeated the Phillies, 12-4.

What It Means:  This game would result in demotions for both Painter and reliever Tanner Banks, who has also struggled all season.  Painter is 1-8 with a 7.06 ERA, and his ERA was 13.11 in his last three appearances.  He'll try to get back on track with the IronPigs, forcing the Phillies to figure out who the next fifth starter will be.  Banks was one of the club's top relievers in 2025, but he's 0-4 with a 5.86 ERA in 26 games so far this season.  Lefty Kyle Backhus is due to come off the injured list soon.

What Happened:  Painter labored through two innings, allowing six runs on six hits, including two home runs.  Banks allowed the other four runs, giving up a pair of two-run home runs, although all but one of the runs was unearned due to a Trea Turner error.  Turner did go 3 for 5 in this game, raising his season average to .223.  The offense overall had 10 hits and went 4 for 12 with runners in scoring position, but it wasn't enough to overcome the early deficit.  Garrett Stubbs came from behind the plate in the ninth to take the mound and record the final out.

Featured Card:  Here's hoping Painter can turn things around in Lehigh Valley, as it would be a huge boost if the organization's top pitching prospect could contribute down the stretch run.  This is his team-issued photo card, currently available for sale at the ballpark.

Transaction:  Shortly after the game ended, Painter (rhp) was optioned to Lehigh Valley to hopefully figure some things out.

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Game 73 - Homers Back Solid Start from Luzardo

Miami Marlins	2
Philadelphia Phillies	8

2026 Topps Heritage #168

Tuesday Night, June 16th

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
40-33, 2nd Place, 6 1/2 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Jesus Luzardo easily handled his former club, backed by home runs from Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber in this 8-2 win.

What It Means:  The Phillies would have the chance for a series sweep on Wednesday afternoon, but Andrew Painter had other plans . . .

What Happened:  Luzardo pitched seven innings, allowing a pair of runs on five hits while striking out nine.  Tanner Banks and Max Lazar added two scoreless innings of relief.  The Phillies offense jumped all over former teammate Tyler Phillips, getting the start for the Marlins.  Phillips allowed all three home runs  and all eight runs in his four-inning outing.  Bohm had a pair of hits and three RBIs.  Schwarber made his first start at first base since the 2021 season.

Featured Card:  Here's Luzardo's card from this year's 1977 Topps-inspired Heritage set.

Transaction:  Brad Keller (rhp) landed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tendinitis and Lazar (rhp) was recalled from the IronPigs.

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New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies: Big Weekend at the Bank

2006 Topps #207

2026 Chachi Previews #3

Thursday, June 18th - 6:40
Saturday, June 20th - 7:15
Sunday, June 21st - 7:20

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
The Phillies will have a rare Friday off-day thanks to the World Cup Tournament being in town.  Thursday night is Pride Night at the ballpark and on Sunday, all men will receive a Phillies hat as part of Father's Appreciation Day.

New York Mets 33-41
5th Place in the N.L. East, 14 games behind the Braves

Mets Probables
Sean Manaea (1-2, 4.78)
Freddy Peralta (5-5, 3.90)
TBD

Mets Leaders
Average:  Juan Soto - .297
Runs:  Bo Bichette - 39
Home Runs:  Juan Soto - 15
RBIs:  Bo Bichette - 42
Stolen Bases:  Carson Benge - 10

Wins:  Freddy Peralta - 5
ERA:  Nolan McLean - 3.67

Strikeouts:  Nolan McLean - 97
Saves:  Devin Williams - 10

Philadelphia Phillies 40-34
2nd Place in the N.L. East, 7 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables
Aaron Nola (3-4, 5.86)
Cristopher Sanchez (8-3, 1.82)
Zack Wheeler (6-1, 2.01)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Brandon Marsh - .323
Runs:  Bryce Harper - 48
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 25
RBIs:  Kyle Schwarber - 43
Stolen Bases:  Trea Turner - 15

Wins:  Cristopher Sanchez - 8
ERA:  Cristopher Sanchez - 1.82

Strikeouts:  Cristopher Sanchez - 116
Saves:  Jhoan Duran - 18

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Game 72 - Rincones Stars in Win Over Marlins

Miami Marlins	0
Philadelphia Phillies	7

2024 Topps Pro Debut
Autographs #PD-54

Monday Night, June 15th

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
39-33, 2nd Place, 7 1/2 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Gabriel Rincones, Jr. connected for his first big league hit - a solo home run in the second - and knocked in another run in the third in this 7-0 win over the Marlins.

What It Means:  I'm hoping the offense shows up two games in a row as Jesus Luzardo faces off against Tyler Phillips and the Marlins tonight.

What Happened:  Rincones' big moment supported another solid start from Zack Wheeler.  Wheeler improved to 6-1 and saw his ERA drop to 2.01 as he went six innings, allowing a pair of hits and striking out nine.  Tim Mayza, Jonathan Bowlan and Chase Shugart shut down the Marlins over the final three innings.  J.T. Realmuto stayed hot, hitting a two-run home run in the fifth.  Brandon Marsh, Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa all enjoyed multi-hit games.  The slumping Trea Turner left the game in the sixth after being hit on the wrist by a William Kempner fastball.

Featured Card:  I have 14 Rincones cards in my Phillies collection, including this autographed card from the 2024 Topps Pro Debut set.

Transaction:  Steward Berroa (of) was activated from the paternity list and optioned to Lehigh Valley.

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Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies: Division Week Begins

2006 Topps #578

2006 Topps Philadelphia Phillies SGA #11

Monday, June 15th - 6:40
Tuesday, June 16th - 6:40
Wednesday, June 17th - 1:05

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
It's a Country Music Night tonight at the ballpark and on Tuesday all fans will receive a Phillies soccer scarf.

Miami Marlins 36-36
4th Place in the N.L. East, 10 1/2 games behind the Braves

Marlins Probables
Ryan Gusto (0-1, 6.00)
Tyler Phillips (1-1, 1.86)
Sandy Alcantara (6-4, 4.25)

Marlins Leaders
Average:  Otto Lopez - .343
Runs:  Otto Lopez - 44
Home Runs:  Liam Hicks - 13
RBIs:  Liam Hicks - 51
Stolen Bases:  Jakob Marsee - 17

Wins:  Max Meyer - 7
ERA:  Max Meyer - 2.75

Strikeouts:  Max Meyer - 95
Saves:  Pete Fairbanks - 9

Philadelphia Phillies 38-33
2nd Place in the N.L. East, 8 games behind the Braves

Phillies Probables
Zack Wheeler (5-1, 2.22)
Jesus Luzardo (5-4, 4.35)
Andrew Painter (1-7, 6.43)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Brandon Marsh - .322
Runs:  Bryce Harper - 46
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 24
RBIs:  Kyle Schwarber - 42
Stolen Bases:  Trea Turner - 14

Wins:  Cristopher Sanchez - 8
ERA:  Cristopher Sanchez - 1.82

Strikeouts:  Cristopher Sanchez - 116
Saves:  Jhoan Duran - 18

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Game 71 - Sanchez, Offense Sputter Out in Finale

Philadelphia Phillies	0
Milwaukee Brewers	4

1992 Fleer #521

Sunday Afternoon, June 14th

American Family Field - Milwaukee, WI
38-33, 2nd Place, 8 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Cristopher Sanchez experienced a rare off-day and the Phillies offense couldn't get a thing going in this 4-0 shutout loss.

What It Means:  Well that was disappointing.  The Phillies open up a six-game homestead against the Marlins on Monday night.  The Mets come to town for three beginning on Thursday.

What Happened:  Settling in to watch Sanchez take care of the Brewers line-up, my plans were quickly scuttled when Jackson Chourio connected for a first inning home run, and Blake Perkins followed with a three-run home run in the fourth.  The Phillies offense managed four singles and not one runner reached scoring position against starter Kyle Harrison and relievers Abner Uribe and Aaron Ashby.  Sanchez dropped to 8-3, allowing four runs on eight hits and striking out only three in 5 2/3 innings.

Featured Card:  Reliever Ashby is the nephew of former Phillie Andy Ashy, who spent time with the club in two different stints in 1991-92 and 2000.

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Game 70 - Realmuto, Stott Pace Phils Past Crew

Philadelphia Phillies	9
Milwaukee Brewers	8

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Saturday Night, June 13th

American Family Field - Milwaukee, WI
38-32, 2nd Place, 8 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies barely held on to win a wild game in Milwaukee, downing the Brewers by a score of 9-8.

What It Means:  Cristopher Sanchez takes the mound this afternoon as the Phillies look for another series win.

What Happened:  Brandon Marsh, Edmundo Sosa and J.T. Realmuto each had three hits in this game, with Realmuto driving in four runs.  Sosa hit a solo home run in the second to start the scoring.  Two more runs scored in the fourth on a Bryson Stott double and Realmuto's RBI single.  Stott added his second double of the night in the sixth, breaking a 3-3 tie and scoring the first of five runs in the inning.  Realmuto had the big blow, launching a three-run home run to give the Phillies a 7-3 lead.  Marsh singled home Bryce Harper for a much-needed insurance run in the eighth, giving the Phillies a 9-5 lead.

Aaron Nola struggled again.  He didn't get out of the fifth inning, allowing three runs on six hits, including a pair of home runs.  Jose Alvarado and Brad Keller faltered late in the game, giving up a combined five runs to the Brewers in lengthy seventh and eighth innings.  Jhoan Duran restored ordered, pitching a perfect ninth, and earning his 18th save.

Featured Card:  This is the first card I've featured for Realmuto so far this season, which is an indication of how his year has gone so far.  His 3 for 4 night raised his season average to .210.

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Game 69 - Misiorowski Dominates Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies	0
Milwaukee Brewers	6

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Friday Night, June 12th

American Family Field - Milwaukee, WI
37-32, 2nd Place, 8 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  In one of the most dominant pitching performances in recent history, Jacob Misiorowski pitched a complete game shutout against the Phillies, striking out 15 batters.

What It Means:  The Phillies had no shot in this game.

What Happened:  Misiorowski faced the minimum 27 batters.  Kyle Schwarber singled to center to start the fourth but was erased on 4-6-3 double play ground out off the bat of Bryce Harper.  The Brewers starter needed 95 pitches for his masterpiece, and the game took two hours, four minutes to complete.  Misiorowski threw 58 pitches topping 100 mph, and he struck out Schwarber in the first on a pitch that hit 104.5 mph - the fastest pitch thrown by a starting pitcher since pitch tracking started in 2008.

The Phillies went with opener Tanner Banks to help ease Andrew Painter into this game.  Banks allowed a first inning run and Painter allowed five runs over five innings, raising his season ERA to 6.43.  It will be interesting to see how Misiorowski and Cristopher Sanchez continue to measure against each other as the season progresses.  I'll also be interested to see how much longer the Phillies stick with Painter in the rotation.

Featured Card:  The last opposing pitcher to face just 27 Phillies batters was the Expos' Gary Waslewski on July 6, 1969.  Waslewski allowed a hit to Rick Joseph and walked Deron Johnson, but both runners were erased on double plays.

Transaction:  A lat muscle tear suffered by Adolis Garcia in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays set off a flurry of roster moves prior to this game.  On Thursday, the Phillies acquired Derek Hill (of) and cash considerations from the White Sox for minor leaguers Dylan Campbell (of) and Jose Colmenares (inf).  Jackson Rutledge (rhp) was designated for assignment to make room for Hill on the 40-man roster.  Hill is a veteran of seven big league seasons, and he was batting .213 with four home runs with the White Sox so far this season.  He played in all three recent games against the Phillies, going 1 for 7 with a home run off Jesus Luzardo.  Hill has seen time with the Tigers, Nationals, Rangers, Giants, Marlins and White Sox.

Before this game, Hill was activated and Gabriel Rincones, Jr. (of) was recalled from Lehigh Valley.  Garcia (of) was placed on the 60-day injured list and Steward Berroa (of) was placed on the paternity list.  Rincones started in right and went 0 for 3 in his big league debut, with a pair of strike outs.

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Game 68 - Harper, Schwarber and Bohm Homer in Win

Philadelphia Phillies	7
Toronto Blue Jays	4

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Wednesday Night, June 10th

Rogers Centre - Toronto, Ontario
37-31, 2nd Place, 8 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies refreshingly showed some offense, launching three home runs, in support of Jesus Luzardo's strong start.

What It Means:  That's a series win in Toronto, and the Phillies next head to Milwaukee for a weekend series.

What Happened:  This game was never as close as the final score indicates, as the Blue Jays scored three runs in the seventh off a surprisingly wild Chase Shugart.  The Phillies led 7-1 heading to the bottom of the seventh.  Bryce Harper (15), Alec Bohm (8) and Kyle Schwarber (24) homered, accounting for six of those runs.  Bryson Stott added an RBI single in the seventh.  Schwarber, Harper, Bohm and Stott each enjoyed two-hit games.  Jesus Luzardo went 5 2/3 innings, allowing a run and striking out eight.  As a result of Shugart's rough outing, Jhoan Duran was needed for the ninth and despite allowing a few baserunners, he shut down the Jays, earning his 17th save.

Featured Card:  Harper got things going with his first inning home run, and he was 2 for 4 with three runs scored in this game.  This is his card from the Topps Now Road to Opening Day Phillies team set.  Topps has produced these team sets since 2017.

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Game 67 - Duran Can't Close the Door as Jays Win

Philadelphia Phillies	2
Toronto Blue Jays	3

2009 Upper Deck #809

Tuesday Night, June 9th

Rogers Centre - Toronto, Ontario
36-31, 2nd Place, 9 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  After the Phillies had taken the lead in the top of the ninth, Jhoan Duran blew his first save of the year in this 3-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

What It Means:  Duran had been perfect, saving 16 straight games, until the Blue Jays got to him in this game.

What Happened:  Dylan Cease and Zack Wheeler held the offense mostly at bay throughout the early part of this game.  Cease struck out 11 and gave up an RBI double to Brandon Marsh in the first.  Wheeler went six strong and allowed a solo home run to Jesus Sanchez in the bottom of the sixth before being relieved.  The Phillies took a brief 2-1 lead in the ninth when Bryce Harper drew a lead-off walk, went to second on Alec Bohm's ground out, and scored on Bryson Stott's double to left.

Duran wouldn't retire a batter in the ninth.  Back-to-back singles from Sanchez and Yohendrick Pinango put runners at first and third.  Pinch-runner Myles Straw scored from third on a wild pitch, tying the game.  Brandon Valenzuela then singled to left, scoring the winning run.

Featured Card:  The only two Phillies relievers with more consecutive saves than Duran are Brad Lidge and Jonathan Papelbon.  Lidge of course accomplished the feat in 2008, saving 41 straight games during the regular season.

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