Game 6 - Phils Can't Find Rhythm in Latest Loss

2016 Grandstand Reading
Fightin Phils #27

Mets 9, Phillies 6
Game 6 - Wednesday Afternoon, April 13th in Philadelphia
Record - 3-3, 2nd Place, 1 1/2 games behind the Mets

One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies fell behind early and couldn't complete the comeback against the Mets, losing this game, 9-6.

What It Means:  After losing the series to the Mets, the team flew to Miami where they'll open a four-game series against the Marlins on Thursday night.

What Happened:  The Phillies loaded the bases with one out in the first inning against a wild Max Scherzer, but couldn't bring a run home.  They'd chip away at the Mets lead throughout the game, with Nick Castellanos, Johan Camargo and Bryson Stott all tallying multi-hit days.  Stott had a pair of RBIs and Castellanos had two doubles.  Bryce Harper hit a solo home run in the ninth, his first of the season.

Aaron Nola's struggles continued as he lasted just 3 1/3 innings, giving up three runs on three hits.  He also hit two Mets batters before exiting the game.  Relievers Damon Jones and Connor Brogdon combined to allow four more runs in 1 1/3 innings of work.

Jean Segura departed the game in the sixth after being hit by a pitch.

Featured Card:  Former Phillies pitcher Joely Rodriguez worked a pair of games in this series, pitching an inning and allowing four runs on two hits, including a key home run by J.T. Realmuto in the series opener.  Rodriguez was acquired by the Phillies in December 2014 from the Pirates for Antonio Bastardo.  He appeared in 38 games with the club in 2016 and 2017, going 1-2 with a 5.40 ERA, and his one and only Phillies baseball card can be found in the 2017 team-issued photo card set..  Rodriguez had a solid 2021 season, appearing in 52 games for the Rangers and Yankees.  

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