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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Spring Training Game 4 - Nola Cruises, Sosa Hits 3-Run Bomb

2022 Topps Now #1038
Phillies 9
, Pirates 7
Spring Training Game 4 - Monday Afternoon, February 27th in Bradenton
Record - 3-1

One Sentence Summary:  Aaron Nola threw two scoreless innings in his spring debut, and Edmundo Sosa launched a three-run home run to left center field as the Phillies nudged out the Pirates, 9-7.

What It Means:  The game got away a little late, and the Phillies had been up at one point by a score of 9-2.  Minor league call-ups Tyler McKay and Matt Seelinger got hit around a bit in the later innings by the Pirates.

What Happened:  The Phillies offense continues to hit the ball well, adding 11 hits on the day with home runs from Sosa and Alec Bohm, and an inside-the-park home run from Weston Wilson.  Darick Hall had a pair of hits, Garrett Stubbs and Josh Harrison both doubled, and Jake Cave tripled.  Jose Alvarado threw a scoreless inning, striking out a pair.

Featured Card:  Sosa hit his blast in the third with Bohm and Hall aboard, giving the Phillies a 5-0 lead.  I'm hoping he gets a proper Phillies baseball card this year, as his baseball card appearances last year were limited to Topps Now cards, none of which were dedicated to him specifically.  This is one of those cards and while Sosa is front and center on the card's front, there's no mention of him on the front or on the back.

Camp Head Count:  65

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