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Sunday, July 21, 2024

Game 98 - Ortiz, Bucs Easily Handle Phils

2022 Topps Chrome #153
Pirates 4
Phillies 1
Game 98 - Saturday Night, July 20th in Pittsburgh
Record - 62-36, 1st Place, 7 1/2 games ahead of the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Pirates starting pitcher Luis L. Ortiz baffled the Phillies' offense in this 4-1 loss to the Pirates.

What It Means:  The Phillies have a three-game losing streak and they'll look to avoid a sweep this afternoon with Taylor Phillips on the mound.

What Happened:  Ortiz allowed three hits over seven innings, as the offense just couldn't get anything going.  Bryce Harper hit a solo home run in the ninth off Pirates' closer David Bednar.  All-Star Cristopher Sanchez battled through 5 2/3 innings, allowing a pair of runs on eight hits.  Fellow All-Star Matt Strahm gave up two big runs in the bottom of the eighth on an Oneil Cruz two-run home run.

Featured Card:  Old friend Andrew McCutchen broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the sixth with a solo home run.

Transactions:  J.T. Realmuto (c) was activated from the Injured List and Yunior Marte (rhp) was once again recalled from Lehigh Valley.  Rafael Marchan (c) and Michael Mercado (rhp) were both optioned to Lehigh Valley.

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