Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Game 67 - Offense Comes to Life in Desert

2023 Topps Heritage #243
Phillies 15
Diamondbacks 3
Game 67 - Late Tuesday Night, June 13th in Philadelphia
Record - 33-34, 3rd Place, 7 1/2 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies supported Zack Wheeler's strong outing with a 20-hit outburst in this 15-3 win.

What It Means:  The series is now tied up and the Phillies will try to continue their hot streak Tuesday night.  They've won 8 of their last 10 games.

What Happened:  Kyle Schwarber and Bryson Stott both homered, Nick Castallenos had a pair of doubles, and eight Phillies players had multi-hit nights.  Castellanos drove in three runs while raising his average to .316, currently fourth best in the National League.  Wheeler went six innings, allowing a run on four hits while striking out seven.  Luis Ortiz, recently brought back up from Lehigh Valley, recorded a three-inning save.

Featured Card:  There are a lot of choices here, but I'll go with Stott for his three-hit night, raising his average to an even .300.  This is his 2023 Topps Heritage card, and Topps gets bonus points for featuring Stott wearing the era appropriate baby blue Phillies jersey for this card.

Transaction:  Needing to replenish bullpen arms, Yunior Marte (rhp) was optioned to Lehigh Valley and Ortiz (rhp) was recalled. 

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