Game 93 - Cubs Club Phils in Sweltering Heat

2014 Bowman Chrome Fire
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Cubs 15, Phillies 2
Game 93 - Friday Night, July 22nd in Philadelphia
Record - 49-44, 3rd Place, 8 1/2 games behind the Mets

One Sentence Summary:  So much for getting off to a good start following the All-Star break, as the Phillies were demolished by the second division Cubs, 15-2.

What It Means:  The Phillies and Cardinals are still tied for the third National League Wild Card spot.

What Happened:  Kyle Gibson didn't have it, allowing six runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings.  Jeurys Familia allowed two inherited runners to score, along with a run of his own.  JoJo Romero and catcher Garrett Stubbs pitched the final two innings, allowing a combined eight runs on nine hits, including two home runs.

Kyle Schwarber hit the first pitch of the bottom of the first inning to right center field for his 30th home run of the season.  Darick Hall connected for his fifth home run in the ninth on a long home run into the bullpen.

Featured Card:  I did a search for the word "hot" and "fire" in my Phillies baseball card database, and this Maikel Franco card from 2014 jumped out at me. 

Field Report:  Jenna and I braved the heat to attend this game, enjoying a pre-game meal inside the air conditioned Pass and Stow.  We spent most of the game looking for a breeze from the various standing room only perches throughout the ballpark, finding the most success while in the Yuengling Party Pavilion behind Section 105.  Making the wise choice to depart the long, hot game following the sixth inning, we missed the late inning damage and were home to watch the end of the game on my phone as the game was streamed exclusively on Apple+.

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