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Thursday, September 19, 2024

Game 152 - Hoskins' Homer Off Nola Sinks Phils

2024 Topps #357
Brewers 2
Phillies 1
Game 152 - Wednesday Night, September 18th in Philadelphia
Record - 91-61, 1st Place, 7 games ahead of the Mets

One Sentence Summary:  Rhys Hoskins homered off Aaron Nola in the fifth inning, giving the Brewers the slight edge needed to pull off a victory.

What It Means:  The Brewers had clinched the Central division pennant prior to the start of the game when the Cubs lost.  The Phillies will head to New York next for a crucial four-game series with the Mets.  Their Magic Number to clinch a playoff spot is one and the number to win the division is five.

What Happened:  Nola bounced back from a few recent rough starts, throwing seven innings and allowing three hits while striking out nine.  Unfortunately, one of those hits was a home run by Hoskins, which gave the Brewers a 2-1 lead.  Alec Bohm hit a solo home run in the second inning for the Phillies' only run of the game.

Featured Card:  There's a chance the Phillies and Brewers could match up again in the postseason, and the person I fear who would do the most damage against the Phillies is Hoskins.  This is a photoshopped Topps card, with Hoskins originally wearing a Phillies uniform and the #17 he wore while in Philadelphia.  Hoskins wears #12 with the Brewers.

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