Friday, April 29, 2022

Game 19 - Suarez, Offense Put Rockies on Ice

2022 Topps Phillies #PHI-1
Phillies 7
, Rockies 3
Game 19 - Wednesday Night, April 27th in Philadelphia
Record - 9-10, Tied for 3rd Place, 4 1/2 games behind the Mets

One Sentence Summary:  On a cold and windy night, the offense supported Ranger Suarez in another win against the Rockies.

What It Means:  Game time temperature was 49 degrees, and it dipped into the 30s by the time the final pitch was thrown.  Fans attending this game should be commended for their dedication.

What Happened:  Suarez was the beneficiary of the solid offense, as he went six innings, allowing three runs on seven hits.  Five Phillies relievers shut down the Rockies the rest of the way.  Odubel Herrera, back in the lead-off spot, hit a home run in the bottom of the first and added a sacrifice fly in the second to give the Phillies a 2-0 lead.  In the sixth, back-up catcher Garrett Stubbs collected his first career triple, driving in Didi Gregorius in the process.  Nick Castellanos, Alec Bohm, Gregorius and Stubbs all had two hits.

Featured Card:  Bryce Harper tested his throwing arm before the game, and his elbow is still sore enough to keep him out of the outfield.  Fortunately, with the DH now in the National League, the Phillies are able to have Harper's bat in the line-up on a daily basis.  He went 3 for 4 in this game with a triple and two runs scored.

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