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Game 85 - Tuesday Night, July 2nd in Chicago
Record - 56-29, 1st Place, 9 games ahead of the Braves
One Sentence Summary: Michael Mercado won his first big league start and Trea Turner hit two huge home runs as the Phillies took the series opener over the Cubs, 6-4.
What It Means: Mercado became the first Phillies pitcher to record a win in his first major league start in Chicago since Aaron Nola did it on July 26, 2015. Nola accomplished the feat the day after Cole Hamels pitched a no-hitter.
What Happened: Mercado allowed a run on two hits over five innings, striking out four. The bullpen largely did their jobs until Jose Ruiz gave up a three-run home run to Seiya Suzuki in the bottom of the ninth. Jeff Hoffman had to come in, and he recorded his seventh save.
What It Means: Mercado became the first Phillies pitcher to record a win in his first major league start in Chicago since Aaron Nola did it on July 26, 2015. Nola accomplished the feat the day after Cole Hamels pitched a no-hitter.
What Happened: Mercado allowed a run on two hits over five innings, striking out four. The bullpen largely did their jobs until Jose Ruiz gave up a three-run home run to Seiya Suzuki in the bottom of the ninth. Jeff Hoffman had to come in, and he recorded his seventh save.
The Phillies took an early 2-0 lead when Garrett Stubbs doubled home Nick Castellanos and Kody Clemens in the second. Turner hit his first home run in the top of the third, his fourth of the year, and added his fifth of the year in the fifth with a two-run home run that left Wrigley Field. Turner added an insurance run in the seventh, singling home Bryson Stott.
Featured Card: I'd love to give Mercado the card here, but given he really doesn't have many cards (yet) and Turner went 3 for 5 with four RBIs, I'll give it to Turner. The shortstop could find out tonight he's in the starting line-up for the National League All-Stars.
Featured Card: I'd love to give Mercado the card here, but given he really doesn't have many cards (yet) and Turner went 3 for 5 with four RBIs, I'll give it to Turner. The shortstop could find out tonight he's in the starting line-up for the National League All-Stars.
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