Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Game 113 - Sanchez Handles Dodgers in Victory

2024 Topps Now #356
Phillies 6
Dodgers 2
Game 113 - Late Tuesday Night, August 6th in Los Angeles
Record - 67-46, 1st Place, 6 1/2 games ahead of the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Cristopher Sanchez got the Phillies back on track with six strong innings against the Dodgers in this 6-2 win.

What It Means:  The Phillies clinched the season series with this win, which could become important come playoff time if both teams finish the regular season with identical records.  They'll go for the crucial series win tonight.

What Happened:  Sanchez won his eighth of the year, allowing a run on five hits before yielding to the bullpen.  Matt Strahm, Jeff Hoffman and Cesar Estevez kept the Dodgers at bay.  The game was scoreless until the top of the fifth when Kyle Schwarber singled home Austin Hays, who had doubled to reach.  In the top of the sixth, Nick Castellanos drove home Alec Bohm with an RBI-single and Edmundo Sosa added a two-run single to give the Phillies a 4-0 lead.  Sosa and Kyle Schwarber hit back-to-back home runs in the ninth, providing some wiggle room for Estevez.

Featured Card:  This is the Topps Now card celebrating Sanchez's shutout agains the Marlins on June 28th.

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