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| 2023 Topps Heritage #496 |
Game 161 - Saturday Night, September 30th in Flushing
Record - 89-72, 2nd Place, 15 games behind the Braves
One Sentence Summary: Michael Plassmeyer was hit hard and Kyle Schwarber connected for his career-high 47th home run in this 11-4 loss to the Mets.
What It Means: The Phillies still don't know who they'll be facing in the Wild Card Series, beginning on Tuesday, but the field has been narrowed down to the Marlins or the Diamondbacks.
What Happened: Plassmeyer was added to the roster in an effort to rest arms for the postseason. In his 2023 debut, he lasted 3 2/3 innings, allowing 10 runs (nine earned) on eight hits, including three home runs. He also hit three batters. The bullpen did its job, allowing no further runs over 4 1/3 innings, just one hit and striking out nine. Schwarber's three-run home run in the fourth brought the Phillies closer, as the score at the time was 8-4.
Featured Card: Plassmeyer is featured on a unique card within the 2023 Topps Heritage short prints, sharing a space with three other short-term Phillies pitchers. Plassmeyer appeared in two games last season, while Nick Duron and Bubby Rossman both pitched in only game on July 13th. That was the Covid series in Toronto, necessitating a bunch of roster moves as the unvaccinated on the team couldn't travel to Canada. Mark Appel wins the veteran award among this quartet as he appeared in six games in 2022 for the Phillies.
Transaction: Plassmeyer (lhp) had his contract selected from Lehigh Valley. Luis F. Ortiz (rhp) was optioned to the spring training complex. Erich Uelmen (rhp) was recalled and placed on the 60-day injured list to make room for Plassmeyer on the 40-man roster.
What It Means: The Phillies still don't know who they'll be facing in the Wild Card Series, beginning on Tuesday, but the field has been narrowed down to the Marlins or the Diamondbacks.
What Happened: Plassmeyer was added to the roster in an effort to rest arms for the postseason. In his 2023 debut, he lasted 3 2/3 innings, allowing 10 runs (nine earned) on eight hits, including three home runs. He also hit three batters. The bullpen did its job, allowing no further runs over 4 1/3 innings, just one hit and striking out nine. Schwarber's three-run home run in the fourth brought the Phillies closer, as the score at the time was 8-4.
Featured Card: Plassmeyer is featured on a unique card within the 2023 Topps Heritage short prints, sharing a space with three other short-term Phillies pitchers. Plassmeyer appeared in two games last season, while Nick Duron and Bubby Rossman both pitched in only game on July 13th. That was the Covid series in Toronto, necessitating a bunch of roster moves as the unvaccinated on the team couldn't travel to Canada. Mark Appel wins the veteran award among this quartet as he appeared in six games in 2022 for the Phillies.
Transaction: Plassmeyer (lhp) had his contract selected from Lehigh Valley. Luis F. Ortiz (rhp) was optioned to the spring training complex. Erich Uelmen (rhp) was recalled and placed on the 60-day injured list to make room for Plassmeyer on the 40-man roster.
