Monday, August 15, 2022

Game 114 - Phils Offense Enjoys Sunday Afternoon Nap

2000 Pacific Invincible #110
Mets 6
, Phillies 0
Game 114 - Sunday Afternoon, August 14th in Flushing
Record - 63-51, 3rd Place, 11 1/2 games behind the Mets

One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies couldn't get anything going against Chris Bassitt and the Mets' bullpen, and Zack Wheeler had a rare off-day in this 6-0 shutout loss.

What It Means:  After a quiet weekend from the offense, the Phillies will look to regroup in a three-game series in Cincinnati beginning Monday night.  They're back in the third Wild Card spot, 1 1/2 games ahead of the Brewers.

What Happened:  Wheeler went six innings, allowing six runs on nine hits.  The Phillies offense was 0 for 10 with runners in scoring position, leaving 12 total runners on base.

Featured Card:  This Tweet caught my eye after the game, noting the Phillies have scored two runs over their last four games, matching a futility streak not seen since a four game span between September 1st and 4th, 2000.  The two runs in those games were scored by Marlon Anderson and Mike Lieberthal, giving me an excuse to feature a 22-year-old card of Wall of Famer Lieby.  Runs scored in this latest draught both came from Bryson Stott.

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