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| 2015 Philadelphia Phillies Pope Francis Rookie Card SGA |
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
13-9, 2nd Place, 2 games behind the Mets
13-9, 2nd Place, 2 games behind the Mets
One Sentence Summary: With a 4-2 lead in the eighth inning, Orion Kerkering allowed three runs to score, and the Phillies ultimately lost in extra innings, 7-5.
What It Means: The bullpen has emerged as an early problem area for the Phillies, with only Jose Alvarado and Matt Strahm consistently reliable. The two bullpen acquisition of Joe Ross (7.45 ERA in 9 2/3 innings) and Jordan Romano (15.26 ERA in 7 2/3 innings) have been disappointing, while the departed Jeff Hoffman, Carlos Estevez and Seranthony Dominguez are all finding success with their new teams. This loss can be pinned on Kerkering and Strahm, who couldn't pitch a clean 10th inning.
What Happened: Luzardo went seven strong innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on eight hits while striking out seven. The Phillies plated three runs in the first inning. Bryson Stott singled, stole second and came home on Bryce Harper's double. Nick Castellanos would later single Harper home. Rafael Marchan singled home the team's fourth run in the fourth.
Featured Card: On Monday morning, we learned Pope Francis had passed away at the age of 88 following a stroke. When he visited Philadelphia in 2015, the Phillies gave away his "rookie card" as an unannounced giveaway prior to a game (or games?) that September. I'm not sure exactly when the cards were handed out, as the Pope was in town on September 26th and 27th, and the Phillies were in Washington on those days for a series against the Nationals.
What It Means: The bullpen has emerged as an early problem area for the Phillies, with only Jose Alvarado and Matt Strahm consistently reliable. The two bullpen acquisition of Joe Ross (7.45 ERA in 9 2/3 innings) and Jordan Romano (15.26 ERA in 7 2/3 innings) have been disappointing, while the departed Jeff Hoffman, Carlos Estevez and Seranthony Dominguez are all finding success with their new teams. This loss can be pinned on Kerkering and Strahm, who couldn't pitch a clean 10th inning.
What Happened: Luzardo went seven strong innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on eight hits while striking out seven. The Phillies plated three runs in the first inning. Bryson Stott singled, stole second and came home on Bryce Harper's double. Nick Castellanos would later single Harper home. Rafael Marchan singled home the team's fourth run in the fourth.
Featured Card: On Monday morning, we learned Pope Francis had passed away at the age of 88 following a stroke. When he visited Philadelphia in 2015, the Phillies gave away his "rookie card" as an unannounced giveaway prior to a game (or games?) that September. I'm not sure exactly when the cards were handed out, as the Pope was in town on September 26th and 27th, and the Phillies were in Washington on those days for a series against the Nationals.
Transaction: In the first roster move of the season, Brandon Marsh (of) was placed on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain and Cal Stevenson (of) was recalled from Lehigh Valley.
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