| Seattle Mariners | 7 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 12 |
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| 2025 Topps Now #571 |
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
72-53, 1st Place, 5 1/2 games ahead of the Mets
72-53, 1st Place, 5 1/2 games ahead of the Mets
One Sentence Summary: The Phillies offense punished Mariners' pitching with 22 hits and 12 runs in this convincing win.
What It Means: We were there, and this felt like a playoff game. Monday night, American League opponent, and yet the ballpark was electric.
What Happened: Every batter in the Phillies' starting line-up had at least two hits. Trea Turner led the way, going 4 for 6, with five RBIs and falling a triple short of the cycle. Bryce Harper hit two impressive home runs, a solo shot in the sixth and a two-run home run in the seventh, while going 3 for 6. J.T. Realmuto added his own solo home run in the second, going 3 for 5. Ranger Suarez was the beneficiary of the outburst, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out 10, one short of tying his career high. The game shouldn't have been as close at the end, but Nolan Hoffman, making his big league debut, allowed three runs in a lengthy ninth inning.
Featured Card: It's not often Harper hits two home runs and isn't the featured card, but Turner had a big night too, and his first home run of the season at Citizens Bank Park was also his 1,500th career hit. Topps Now gave him a card for the milestone.
What It Means: We were there, and this felt like a playoff game. Monday night, American League opponent, and yet the ballpark was electric.
What Happened: Every batter in the Phillies' starting line-up had at least two hits. Trea Turner led the way, going 4 for 6, with five RBIs and falling a triple short of the cycle. Bryce Harper hit two impressive home runs, a solo shot in the sixth and a two-run home run in the seventh, while going 3 for 6. J.T. Realmuto added his own solo home run in the second, going 3 for 5. Ranger Suarez was the beneficiary of the outburst, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out 10, one short of tying his career high. The game shouldn't have been as close at the end, but Nolan Hoffman, making his big league debut, allowed three runs in a lengthy ninth inning.
Featured Card: It's not often Harper hits two home runs and isn't the featured card, but Turner had a big night too, and his first home run of the season at Citizens Bank Park was also his 1,500th career hit. Topps Now gave him a card for the milestone.
Field Report: Wanting to enjoy a night out before a busy week ahead, Jenna and I went to this game. After a leisurely dinner (and dessert) and Pass and Stowe, we watched most of this game from the concourse.
Transaction: Max Lazar (rhp) was optioned to Lehigh Valley and Hoffman (rhp) was briefly recalled to take his place.
Transaction: Max Lazar (rhp) was optioned to Lehigh Valley and Hoffman (rhp) was briefly recalled to take his place.
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