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| 2022 Topps Now #1144 |
Game 142 - Sunday Afternoon, September 10th in Philadelphia
Record - 78-64, 2nd Place, 15 games behind the Braves
One Sentence Summary: It was smooth sailing through six innings, but then the wheels came off and the offense couldn't string together clutch hits as the Marlins stunned the Phillies in this 5-4 loss.
What It Means: The Phillies hold a two-game lead on the Cubs for the top Wild Card spot, as the first place Braves come to town beginning tomorrow for a crucial four-game series.
What Happened: In the second inning, Trea Turner connected on the first pitch he saw for a two-run home run, and Kyle Schwarber hit a solo home run, his 43rd, in the third inning. Ranger Suarez was in complete control, allowing no hits through the first six innings and baffling the Marlins' batters. In the seventh, with one out, Bryan De La Cruz walked and Dane Myers doubled to center, ending the no-hit bid. Yuli Gurriel doubled them both home, cutting the lead to 3-2 Phillies, and chasing Suarez from the game. Matt Strahm entered and allowed a game-tying single to Nick Fortes.
What It Means: The Phillies hold a two-game lead on the Cubs for the top Wild Card spot, as the first place Braves come to town beginning tomorrow for a crucial four-game series.
What Happened: In the second inning, Trea Turner connected on the first pitch he saw for a two-run home run, and Kyle Schwarber hit a solo home run, his 43rd, in the third inning. Ranger Suarez was in complete control, allowing no hits through the first six innings and baffling the Marlins' batters. In the seventh, with one out, Bryan De La Cruz walked and Dane Myers doubled to center, ending the no-hit bid. Yuli Gurriel doubled them both home, cutting the lead to 3-2 Phillies, and chasing Suarez from the game. Matt Strahm entered and allowed a game-tying single to Nick Fortes.
In the eighth, Seranthony Dominguez's struggles continued as he allowed a two-run home run to De La Cruz. The Phillies' offense had their chances, leaving 10 runners on base and going 1 for 9 with runners in scoring position.
Featured Card: Suarez has had surprisingly few baseball cards the past few years, which I guess is the fate of the team's fourth (or fifth) starting pitcher. This is the only Topps Now card he's appeared on the past two seasons, highlighting his performance in last year's World Series Game 3.
Featured Card: Suarez has had surprisingly few baseball cards the past few years, which I guess is the fate of the team's fourth (or fifth) starting pitcher. This is the only Topps Now card he's appeared on the past two seasons, highlighting his performance in last year's World Series Game 3.
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