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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Game 77 - 2021 Topps #653 Vince Velasquez

Phillies 4
, Marlins 3
Game 77 - Tuesday Night, June 29th in Philadelphia
Record - 37-40, 3rd Place, 5 games behind the Mets

One Sentence Summary:  Vince Velasquez threw seven shutout innings, allowing only two hits, as the bullpen barely held on to preserve this 4-3 Phillies victory.

What It Means:  Velasquez was fantastic, throwing 97 pitches in his outing and striking out seven.  It was a much-needed performance after the prior day's bashing.

What Happened:  The Phillies scored their runs on an RBI-single from Andrew McCutchen in the first, a solo home run from Rhys Hoskins in the sixth and an RBI-double from Odubel Herrera in the seventh.  Herrera scored the team's fourth run on a wild pitch.  Newly (and briefly) appointed closer Jose Alvarado entered the game with two outs in the eighth to attempt a four-out save.  His eighth inning sequence wasn't pretty - walk, wild pitch to score a run, ground out.  He started the ninth with a single and two-run home run to Adam Duvall before finally settling in and retiring the side.

Featured Card:  Velasquez has been frustratingly inconsistent since 2016, but when he's on, like he was in this game, it's a thing of beauty.

Transaction:  Jean Segura (2b) was activated from the injured list and Spencer Howard (rhp) was optioned to Lehigh Valley.

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