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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Game 101 - Phils Squeak by Twins with 9th Inning Rally

2024 Topps Philadelphia
Phillies #PHI-7
Phillies 3
Twins 0
Game 101 - Tuesday Night, July 23rd in Minneapolis
Record - 64-37, 1st Place, 9 games ahead of the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Held scoreless for 16 innings in a row, the Phillies plated three runs in the top of the ninth to defeat the Twins, 3-0.

What It Means:  The series split, they'll go for a series win behind Aaron Nola on Wednesday afternoon.

What Happened:  Zack Wheeler pitched one of his better games of the year, but unfortunately came away with a no decision.  He allowed three hits while walking a pair and striking out seven.  Jeff Hoffman, Gregory Soto and Matt Strahm held the Twins scoreless, with Strahm recording his first save of the season.  

In the top of the ninth, with no score and closer Jhoan Duran on the mound, Bryce Harper doubled and Alec Bohm and J.T. Realmuto drew back-to-back walks.  Brandon Marsh got the Phillies on the board with a sacrifice fly to left and Nick Castellanos provided some insurance with a two-run double.

Featured Card:  Castellanos had the more exciting RBIs, but I'll give the card to Marsh here as he broke the scoreless tie.  This is his card from the Topps retail Phillies team set.

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