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| 2023 Topps Big League Big Leaguers #BL-14 |
Game 31 - Late Tuesday Night, May 2nd in Los Angeles
Record - 15-16, 4th Place, 5 1/2 games behind the Braves
One Sentence Summary: The good vibes brought on by the return of Bryce Harper were quickly dispelled once the actual game started.
What It Means: This is the second late night, ugly loss in a row to the Dodgers, with utility player Kody Clemens again getting a call from the bullpen. The Phillies will attempt to avoid the sweep on Wednesday afternoon.
What Happened: Harper was in the line-up following his November Tommy John surgery, which is quite the medical feat. He went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts and understandably looked rusty. Trea Turner hit a solo home run for the Phillies in the fourth, one of only two hits by the Phillies offense all night. Matt Strahm's impressive run ended as the pitcher was charged six hits and four runs over 3 1/3 innings pitched. Gregory Soto (5.40 ERA) and Yunior Marte (18.00 ERA) each gave up four runs late in the game, resulting in Clemens' repeat appearance.
Featured Card: I'm excited about Harper's return, and hopeful it will be enough to turn the Phillies around. This is his awkwardly named card from the 2023 Topps Big League Big Leaguers insert set, reminiscent of the Topps Kids sets from the 1990s.
Transaction: Harper (dh) was activated from the 10-day Injured List and Jake Cave (of) was optioned to Lehigh Valley.
What It Means: This is the second late night, ugly loss in a row to the Dodgers, with utility player Kody Clemens again getting a call from the bullpen. The Phillies will attempt to avoid the sweep on Wednesday afternoon.
What Happened: Harper was in the line-up following his November Tommy John surgery, which is quite the medical feat. He went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts and understandably looked rusty. Trea Turner hit a solo home run for the Phillies in the fourth, one of only two hits by the Phillies offense all night. Matt Strahm's impressive run ended as the pitcher was charged six hits and four runs over 3 1/3 innings pitched. Gregory Soto (5.40 ERA) and Yunior Marte (18.00 ERA) each gave up four runs late in the game, resulting in Clemens' repeat appearance.
Featured Card: I'm excited about Harper's return, and hopeful it will be enough to turn the Phillies around. This is his awkwardly named card from the 2023 Topps Big League Big Leaguers insert set, reminiscent of the Topps Kids sets from the 1990s.
Transaction: Harper (dh) was activated from the 10-day Injured List and Jake Cave (of) was optioned to Lehigh Valley.
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