Game 127 - Bohm, Stott Stay Hot; Winning Streak Up to Five

Miami Marlins	4
Philadelphia Phillies	6

2026 Philadelphia Phillies Photocards

Tuesday Night, August 18th

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
69-58, 2nd Place, 5 1/2 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  A four-run sixth inning, paced by clutch hits from Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott, led to this 6-4 win over the Marlins.

What It Means:  The Phillies would go for their sixth win in a row and a series sweep of the Marlins on Wednesday.

What Happened:  The Marlins held a 3-1 lead heading to the bottom of the sixth, having scored a pair of runs off starter Zack Wheeler and an unearned run in the top of the sixth off reliever Alex McFarlane.  McFarlane would earn his first career win as a result of the outburst in the bottom of the inning.  Trea Turner was hit by a pitch and went to second on a Luis Arraez single.  Bohm would double Turner home, making it a 3-2 game.  Stott drove in the next two runs with a single to center, and Justin Crawford made it a 5-3 game with a clutch, two-out single to left to score Stott.  Kyle Schwarber, slumping somewhat since the Field of Dreams game, singled home an insurance run in the eighth.  With a depleted bullpen, Brooks Raley took care of the save, earning his first save with the club and first save overall since 2023.

Featured Card:  It could have been Bohm again, or either McFarlane or Raley, but I'll give Stott another turn.  This is his team-issued photo card from the set still on sale at the ballpark.  We've been told the team doesn't plan a second edition of the set, but I've been told that before only to have a second edition set surprisingly show up late in the season.

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2026 Chachi Field of Dreams Set

I knew I'd create a few custom cards from the Field of Dreams game for my 2026 Chachi set, but when walking from the movie site to the actual ballpark, I had the idea for an insert set to commemorate the event.  There was a meandering gravel path between the two locations with some concessions, helpful ushers and what looked to be somewhat sturdy, life-size standees of stars from the Phillies and Twins.  I took pictures of all the Phillies and the one ex-Phillie, with Jenna posing with a few of her favorites.

Shown here are those 11 photos, presented on a 1941 Play Ball design, which is close enough to represent the 1939 throwback uniforms worn by the Phillies.

Game 116 - Offense Powers Phils Over Nats

Washington Nationals	3
Philadelphia Phillies	7

2026 Topps Now Road to Opening Day
#OD-186

Thursday Night, August 6th

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
62-54, 2nd Place, 8 1/2 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies collected eight doubles as every member of the starting line-up somehow contributed to getting Cristopher Sanchez's 15th win of the season.

What It Means:  The Phillies took three out of four from the Nationals and the Blue Jays visit town next for the always popular Alumni Weekend.

What Happened:  Cristopher Sanchez labored through five innings, allowing a pair of runs on six hits and striking out six on the way to his 15th win of the season.  Seven different Phillies doubled, with Bryson Stott leading the way with his pair of doubles.  The offense had 16 hits overall.

Featured Card:  New third baseman Stott gets the card by default for his doubles.

Field Report:  Jenna and I wanted the awesome Phillies Field of Dream inspired t-shirt being given away to all fans, so we purchased the cheapest tickets we could find, collected our new shirts, dined at Pass at Stow, and braved the humidity from above Ashburn Alley.

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Game 106 - Bohm and Stott Drive in a Combined Nine Runs in Win

New York Yankees	4
Philadelphia Phillies	11

2026 Topps #562

Sunday Night, July 26th

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
57-49, 2nd Place, 5 1/2 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott drove in a combined nine runs in this 11-4 drubbing of the Yankees.

What It Means:  The Phillies avoided a series sweep at the hands of the Yankees and next headed to Miami for a a three-game set.

What Happened:  Cristopher Sanchez was the beneficiary of the run support, improving to 13-4 on the season.  He pitched six innings, allowing three runs on six hits (and three walks) while striking out six.  Chase Shugart pitched the final two shutout innings, striking out five.  Stott hit a solo home run in the second, added an RBI-single in the third and capped his night with a bases-clearing double in the sixth.  Bohm had his own bases-clearing double in the third.

Featured Card:  Here's Stott's card from Topps Series Two, released in June.

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Game 81 - Harper Plays the Hero as Phils Win 3rd Comeback in a Row

Philadelphia Phillies	10
Washington Nationals	5

2026 Topps Now #378

Thursday Night, June 25th

Nationals Park - Washington, DC
45-36, 2nd Place, 4 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  For the third night in a row, the Phillies used the long-ball to take a ninth inning lead, with Bryce Harper doing the honors in this game.

What It Means:  Amazing!  I'd love for the Phillies to win while they're leading the entire game, but these type of wins create energy and momentum.  They find themselves four games back of the division-leading Braves as they open a weekend series against the Mets in Flushing.

What Happened:  Cristopher Sanchez suffered another setback, allowing four first-inning runs, but he'd settle down and allow just one more run through five innings.  The Phils trailed 5-0 when the latest comeback began in the sixth.  The hot Brandon Marsh launched a two-run home run to right center.  In the seventh, Mitchell Parker walked both Harper and Marsh with the bases loaded, making the score 5-4.  Alec Bohm grounded into a fielder's choice, tying the score at 5-5.  In the top of the ninth, Kyle Schwarber singled and was replaced by pinch-runner Garrett Stubbs.  Harper launched his home run, silencing the Nationals fans and giving the Phillies a 7-5 lead.

J.T. Realmuto added an RBI double and Derek Hill capped the scoring with a two-run home run, sending the Phillies to their third thrilling victory in as many days.

Featured Card:  The 2026 Phillies became the first team in MLB history with three go-ahead home runs in the ninth inning in three consecutive games.  Topps Now featured Harper on a card commemorating the feat.  Hard to believe, Harry.

Transaction:  Johan Rojas (of) was activated from the restricted list and placed on the 60-day injured list following his right knee surgery.

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Game 48 - Stott's Clutch Eighth Inning Homer Leads to Win

Cincinnati Reds	4
Philadelphia Phillies	5

2026 Philadelphia Phillies
Kids Club / Club 215

Monday Night, May 18th

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
25-23, 2nd Place, 7 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Bryson Stott hit a clutch, two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth to give the Phillies a one-run lead and the eventual win.

What It Means:  Kind of a spoiler, but Stott's home run was likely the only highlight from this entire series with the Reds.

What Happened:  Andrew Painter was spotted a two-run lead in the first with the benefit of only one hit (Trea Turner's lead-off double) followed by two walks and sacrifice flies from Edmundo Sosa and Adolis Garcia.  Painter would let the Reds tie it up 2-2 in the top of the second.  He'd depart after six innings, and just 69 pitches, having allowed the two runs on three hits.  Alec Bohm hit a solo home run in the bottom of the sixth, but the Reds responded again with single runs in the seventh and eighth.  Stott hit his huge home run with two outs in the eighth, scoring pinch-runner Garrett Stubbs, running for Bohm who had singled to open the inning.  Jhoan Duran threw a perfect ninth to record his eighth save.

Featured Card:  Here's Stott's card from the team-issued Kids Club / Club 215 set.

Transaction:  The Phillies swapped out Felix Reyes (of) for Otto Kemp (of), optioning Reyes to Lehigh Valley.  Kemp has been hitting well for the IronPigs, while Reyes was batting .158 (6 for 38) for the Phillies.

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Game 30 - Clutch Hits from Stott, Crawford Lead to Walk-Off Win

San Francisco Giants	2
Philadelphia Phillies	3

Game 1

2026 Topps Heritage #382

Thursday Afternoon, April 30th

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
11-19

One Sentence Summary:  Cristopher Sanchez settled down following a rough first inning and the Phillies battled back with a pair of ninth inning runs to walk off with a Game 1 win.

What It Means:  A rain-out on Wednesday night necessitated a split day-night double header on Thursday.

What Happened:  Sanchez was behind early, allowing a pair of first inning runs, but then settling in to hold the Giants scoreless over the next 5 2/3 innings.  He struck out seven in his outing.  Orion Kerkering, Trevor Banks and Chase Shugart kept the Giants off the board over the final frames, with Shugart eventually earning the win.  (Spoiler alert: He'd also earn the win in Game 2.)  In the first inning, Kyle Schwarber got a run back with his 10th home run of the season and his 350th career home run.  The game moved quickly until the ninth when Adolis Garcia singled and was tripled home by Bryson Stott to tie the score.  With two outs, Justin Crawford beat out an infield roller to short, scoring Stott with the winning run and kicking off an on-field celebration.

Featured Card:  Schwarber earned a Topps Now card for his milestone home run, Shugart's feat was pretty cool and Crawford had the game-winning hit.  But Stott's triple was the key to the winning rally, and he needed a big hit after struggling throughout the early part of the season.  Here's his 1977 Topps-inspired 2026 Topps Heritage card.

Field Report:  I attended this game as part of a work event, spending the first seven innings comfortably socializing at a table outside Pass & Stow and watching the final two frames from our perch in Section 244.

Transaction:  Nolan Hoffman (rhp) was recalled to serve as the 27th man for the double header.

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Spring Training Game 6 - Stott, Hettiger Homer in Win Over Nats

Washington Nationals	3
Philadelphia Phillies	7

2023 Topps Archives #189

Spring Training Game 6

Thursday Afternoon, February 26th

BayCare Ballpark - Clearwater, FL

Record - 2-3-1

One Sentence Summary:  A four-run third inning was the difference in this game, a 7-3 win over the Nationals.

What It Means:  Similar to prior years, I have every intention of watching or listening to as many spring training games possible, but then work obligations seem to get in the way.  This game started and ended without me following a single pitch, although I was happy to get the notification of a Phillies win once the game was over.

What Happened:  Bryson Stott homered in the first to the tie the game at 1-1, after Phillies' starter Taijuan Walker allowed a first inning run to the Nationals.  Walker went two innings, allowing a run on three hits.  In the big third inning, Dante Nori doubled and Kehden Hettiger hit a two-run home run.  With one out, Stott walked and scored on a Bryce Harper RBI-double.  Garrett Stubbs would later single Harper home.  Jose Alvarado picked up the win, throwing a scoreless third inning and striking out a pair.

Featured Card:  I added surprisingly few Stott cards to my collection in 2025, and this was one of them.  I was a few years late picking up his 2023 Topps Archives card, with a weirdly cropped photo but a faithful representation of the 1965 Topps set.

Camp Head Count:  69

2025 Chachi #8 Bryson Stott

Bats:  Left  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'2"  Weight:  195
Opening Day 2025 Age:  27

Born:  October 6, 1997, Las Vegas, NV
Acquired:  Drafted by the Phillies in the 1st round (14th pick) of the 2019 amateur draft, June 3, 2019

Contract Status:  Signed through 2028
Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2022-25

Postseason Appearances:  Philadelphia Phillies 2022-25

2025 Topps #147

In his fourth full year in the majors, and his third year as the team's regular second baseman, Bryson Stott appeared in 147 games, batting .257 with 13 home runs and 66 RBIs.  Stott has settled into a fine-fielding presence in the field and his .993 fielding percentage was second among all National League second baseman.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2019 Bowman Draft #BD-79
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (4):  2022-25
Favorite 2025 Card:  2025 Topps #147
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  91 as of 12/28/25, 11 added in 2025

TCDB Stats:  2,754 total as of 12/28/25, my 91 cards are ranked 10th, 1st is herkojerko with 188

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2019 Chachi Almost #3 
2022 Chachi #8

2022 Chachi Friendly Encounters #15

2023 Chachi #6

2023 Chachi #61 - NLWCS Game 2

2024 Chachi #6

2024 Chachi #68 - NLDS Game 2

2025 Chachi #8

2025 Chachi #58 - Eight Home Runs HL

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2025 Chachi #7 Nick Castellanos 

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2025 Chachi #9 Brandon Marsh

Game 158 - Phils Set Franchise Record with 8 Home Runs; Sosa Hits 3!

Miami Marlins	1
Philadelphia Phillies	11

Wednesday Night, September 24th

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
93-65, 1st Place, 12 games ahead of the Mets

One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies set a franchise record by hitting eight home runs in a game, led by Edmundo Sosa's amazing three home run performance in this 11-1 trouncing of the Marlins.

What It Means:  Good vibes all around.  Records were set and the Phillies officially clinched a first round bye in the postseason.  They'll host the Dodgers, Mets or Reds in Game 1 of the NLDS on October 4th.

What Happened:  Jesus Luzardo was the beneficiary of the run support, picking up his team-leading 15th win while striking out ten.  He now has 216 strikeouts for the season, tied for the league lead, and a personal career best.  The record setting home runs started in the third when Kyle Schwarber hit a solo shot, his 55th of the season.  In the fourth, Edmundo Sosa hit the first of his trio, followed a few batters later by Bryson Stott's 13th home run of the year, to give the Phillies a 3-1 lead.  

Sosa hit his second of the game in the fifth.  In the seventh, the Phillies put the game out of reach when Schwarber and Bohm went back-to-back.  Nick Castellanos reached on an error, and then Otto Kemp and Sosa went back-to-back.  Marlins' reliever Valente Bellozo was on the mound for all four seventh inning home runs.  Schwarber's 56 home runs are two behind Ryan Howard for the most by a Phillies player in a single season.  Sosa became the first Phillies shortstop with three home runs in a  game.

Featured Card:  A highlight card was definitely needed, and I'm disappointed Topps didn't use this photo for a Topps Now card.

Transaction:  Sosa (inf) was activated from the injured list and Donovan Walton (inf) was designated for assignment.  I think Sosa is healthy!

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2025 Chachi #57 Rafael Lantigua / 2025 Chachi #59 Trea Turner HL

Game 74 - Suarez, Stott Lead Phils to Win in Miami

Philadelphia Phillies	4
Miami Marlins	2

2025 Topps
Philadelphia Phillies #PHI-6

Wednesday Night, June 18th

loanDepot park - Miami, FL

44-30, 2nd Place, 1 game behind the Mets

One Sentence Summary:  Bryson Stott connected for a three-run home run and Ranger Suarez threw seven spectacular innings in this 4-2 win over the Marlins.

What It Means:  The Phillies would go for the series win on Thursday and also hope to climb back into a tie for first place if the Mets lost.  (Spoiler alert: They would and they did.)

What Happened:  Suarez improved to 6-1, giving up a solo home run and only three other hits while striking out eight.  Matt Strahm once again made it interesting in the ninth, allowing a run on three hits, before retiring the side and earning his fourth save.  The Phillies scored all their runs in the fourth.  J.T. Realmuto singled home Nick Castellanos.  With Max Kepler and Realmuto on base, Stott hit his fifth home run of the season, giving the Phillies a 4-0 lead.

Featured Card:  I don't have a Topps Series 2 Phillies team set yet, but I'd think this is what the Stott card will look like.  This is from the Topps retail team set, available for sale at the ballpark.

Transaction:  The Phillies acquired Nolan Hoffman (rhp) from the Texas Rangers for cash and optioned him to the IronPigs.  Hoffman has pitched in the Mariners, Orioles and Rangers organizations for parts of the past seven seasons.

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Game 45 - Wheeler's Dominance Continues, Stott Drives in Three

Pittsburgh Pirates	2
Philadelphia Phillies	5

2025 Topps Now 
Road to Opening Day #OD-186

Saturday Night, May 17th

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
27-18, 2nd Place, 1 1/2 games behind the Mets

One Sentence Summary:  Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings and Bryson Stott went 2 for 5 with three RBIs in this 5-2 win over the Pirates.

What It Means:  The Phillies will go for the series sweep this afternoon as Mick Abel makes his big league debut.

What Happened:  Wheeler allowed three hits and struck out six in his latest strong outing.  The Pirates pushed across two runs in ninth off Tanner Banks.  Kyle Schwarber doubled home the game's first run with an RBI double in the first, scoring Trea Turner.  Stott hit a solo home run in the third, giving the Phillies a 2-0 lead.  In a three-run fourth inning, Alec Bohm singled, Brandon Marsh doubled, Stott singled Bohm and Marsh home, and Harper doubled Stott home.  Stott also stole his ninth base of the season in the win.

Featured Card:  It was a toss-up between Wheeler and Stott, but I'll give the nod to Stott as he had a big night offensively.

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Game 37 - Impressive Comeback Completes Sweep of Rays

Philadelphia Phillies	7
Tampa Bay Rays	6

10 Innings

2025 Topps Heritage #135

Thursday Night, May 8th

George M. Steinbrenner Field - Tampa, FL
22-15, 2nd Place, 1 1/2 games behind the Mets

One Sentence Summary:  Trailing 5-1 heading into the eighth inning, Bryson Stott's three-run home run started an impressive scoring run leading to this 7-6 Phillies comeback win in 10 innings.

What It Means:  The Phillies completed their first road sweep of the season, and their first overall sweep since handling the Rockies in early April.  Three games against the surging Guardians await them next.

What Happened:  Jesus Luzardo didn't have his best stuff, battling through 5 1/3 innings and allowing a pair of runs.  The to-date reliable reliever Tanner Banks allowed a three-run home run in the seventh to Yandy Diaz, seemingly ending the Phillies' sweep chances.  In the top of the eighth, J.T. Realmuto and Brandon Marsh reached on singles before Stott blasted his home run to right field, getting the game to within a run at 5-4.  They'd tie the game in the ninth when pinch-runner Johan Rojas scampered all the way to third on an errant pickoff throw from Pete Fairbanks.  Rojas would cross the plate on a Max Kepler groundout to tie the score.

In the 10th, Marsh promptly doubled home ghost runner Edmundo Sosa and Trea Turner added an insurance run, scoring Marsh.  Matt Strahm made it interesting in the bottom of the 10th before striking out Jose Caballero to lock down the win and his second save of the season.

Featured Card:  Marsh had a few big hits, but Stott's three-run home run breathed life into what looked to be a slumbering offense.  Here's his 1976 Topps-inspired, recently released Topps Heritage card.

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Game 21 - Strong Offense Bails Out Troublesome 'Pen

Miami Marlins	10
Philadelphia Phillies	11

2025 Philadelphia Phillies
Kids Club / Club 215

Saturday Afternoon, April 19th

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
13-8, 2nd Place, 1 game behind the Mets

One Sentence Summary:  What should have been a laugher of a win turned into a close ballgame following Jordan Romano's implosion, but the Phils hung on to win, 11-10.

What It Means:  After winning the first two of the series, the Phillies would go for the sweep on Easter Sunday behind Jesus Luzardo.

What Happened:  Taijuan Walker turned in another impressive performance, allowing a run on one hit and three walks before exiting with some shoulder stiffness after the fourth inning.  Carlos Hernandez allowed three runs in his inning of work and Romano surrendered six runs in the ninth, before Jose Alvarado recorded the final out and his fifth save on two pitches.  Romano has pitched in nine games so far - doing fine in five of them, but doing awful in the other four.  His ERA stands at 15.26 after allowing six runs in 2/3 of an inning on six hits in this game.

Trea Turner was an offensive star, going 4 for 5 with a pair of runs scored and two batted in.  The Phils collected seven doubles and both Bryson Stott and Johan Rojas had three hits each.

Featured Card:  Stott led the day with three RBIs.  He gave the Phillies a 6-1 lead in the fourth, scoring two runs with an RBI double.  His RBI single in the fifth made it a 9-1 ballgame, scoring Johan Rojas.  Here's his team-issued card available throughout the season with a kid's or teen's fan club membership.

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2024 Chachi #6 Bryson Stott

#5 / Bryson Jeremy Stott / Second Base

Bats:  Left  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'3"  Weight:  200
Opening Day Age:  26

Born:  October 6, 1997, Las Vegas, NV
Acquired:  Drafted by the Phillies in the 1st round (14th pick) of the 2019 amateur draft, June 3, 2019

Contract Status:  Arbitration eligible 2025
Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2022-24

Postseason Appearances:  Philadelphia Phillies 2022-24

2024 Topps Heritage #419

In his third full season as a regular in the Phillies' line-up, and his second season as the everyday second baseman, Bryson Stott played in 148 games, batting .245 with 11 home runs and 57 RBIs.  Along with most of the regulars, Stott struggled in the NLDS against the Mets, batting .182 (2 for 11) in the mostly forgettable four-game series.  He did provide one of the few Phillies highlights of the postseason, hitting a key triple in the eighth inning of Game 2.  The Phillies would eventually win that game on a walk-off single from Nick Castellanos, their only win of the postseason.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2019 Bowman Draft #BD-79
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (3):  2022-24
Favorite 2024 Card:  2024 Topps Heritage #419
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  74 as of 12/20/24, 17 added in 2024

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2022 Chachi #8

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2023 Chachi #6

2023 Chachi #61 - NLWCS Game 2

2024 Chachi #6

2024 Chachi #68 - NLDS Game 2

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2024 Chachi #5 Alec Bohm / 2024 Chachi #7 Nick Castellanos

NLDS Game 2 - Casty, Resilient Phils Battle Back to Walk It Off!

Phillies 7, Mets 6
NLDS Game 2 - Sunday Afternoon, October 6th in Philadelphia
Series tied, 1-1

One Sentence Summary:  Lethargic early on, the Phillies piled on dramatic hits late, capped by Nick Castellanos' game-winning single in this exhausting 7-6 win over the Mets.

What It Means:  The series is tied up, and will resume with Game 3 on Tuesday.  After spending most of the weekend tense, it's nice to go into Monday in a good mood.

What Happened:  Continuing the theme from Saturday, the Phillies looked lifeless at the plate through the first five innings.  Cristopher Sanchez battled through his five innings of work, allowing a two-run home run to Mark Vientos in the third.  Jose Ruiz surrendered a Pete Alonso solo home run in the sixth to give the Mets a 3-0 lead.  In the bottom of the sixth, all with two outs, Trea Turner singled and then Bryce Harper and Castellanos went back-to-back with home runs to tie the game, 3-3.  There was finally some life at the ballpark.

The Mets quickly re-took the lead in the top of the seventh when Brandon Nimmo hit a two-out, solo home run off Orion Kerkering.  But the Phillies would continue to punch back.  In the bottom of the eighth, Harper walked, Castellanos singled, and Bryson Stott tripled them both home to give the Phillies a 5-4 lead.  Stott would score an insurance run on a ground ball hit by J.T. Realmuto to Vientos at third, that should have been called an error when Vientos couldn't handle it.  The Phillies held a 6-4 lead.

In the top of the ninth, looking to close it out, Matt Strahm allowed a single to Francisco Lindor and then a game-tying, two-run home run to Vientos.  The Phillies would need another comeback in the bottom of the ninth, and they'd deliver.  Again with two outs, Turner and Harper both drew walks off Tylor Megill.  Castellanos lined a single to left to score Turner, sending the jubilant Phillies onto the field to celebrate one of the most thrilling wins in their postseason history.

Featured Card:  Stott and Castellanos had the big hits, so they get the highlight card.  I could have easily given Castellanos both panels of this 1984 Topps-inspired design.

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Game 140 - Stott, Clemens Power Phils Past Fish

2024 Topps #139

Phillies 5, Marlins 2
Game 140 - Thursday Night, September 7th in Miami
Record - 84-56, 1st Place, 8 games ahead of the Braves and Mets

One Sentence Summary:  Bryson Stott had a few key hits in this 5-2 win over the Marlins.

What It Means:  The Phillies are once again firing on all cylinders, and this was their fifth win in a row.

What Happened:  Ranger Suarez won his 12th game of the year, throwing five shutout innings and allowing three hits while striking out four.  Matt Strahm was the closer of the day, pitching a perfect ninth to record his third save of the season.  Stott started the scoring early following two first inning walks to Trea Turner and Bryce Harper.  Stott's single to left fell in and allowed Turner to score the game's first run.  In the sixth, Stott made it 2-0, Phillies, with his 11th home run of the season, a solo shot to right.  Kody Clemens would add a two-run double later in the inning for a few insurance runs, and he'd score the team's fifth run on a wild pitch.

Featured Card:  I haven't had many chances to feature Stott's cards this year, so it was good to see him have a big game against the Marlins.

Transaction:  Cal Stevenson (of) was recalled from Lehigh Valley and Austin Hays (of) was placed on the injured list with a kidney infection.

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Game 42 - Late Heroics from Stott Delivers Phils Over Mets

2024 Topps Big League #218

Phillies 5, Mets 4 (10 Innings)
Game 42 - Monday Night, May 13th in Flushing
Record - 29-13, 1st Place, 2 games ahead of the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Bryson Stott came up big in the late innings as the Phillies came from behind in this 5-4 extra inning win.

What It Means:  My work schedule and a pesky spring cold means I'm a week behind again with game summary posts, but I'll use a somewhat relaxing weekend to catch back up.  It's not a huge chore to do these things several days after the fact when most of them are wins.

What Happened:  The Phillies were trailing 4-2 heading to the ninth as Mets' closer Edwin Diaz was trumpeted to the mound.  Stott greeted Diaz with a solo home run.  Diaz appeared somewhat rattled as Kody Clemens singled, Brandon Marsh walked and Whit Merrifield walked to load the bases.  With two outs, Diaz hit Alec Bohm, forcing the tying run home.  Orion Kerkering kept the Mets from scoring in the bottom of the ninth, sending the game to extras.  In the top of the 10th, a wild pitch sent ghost runner Bryce Harper to third and Harper would score on Stott's sacrifice fly.  Jose Alvarado pitched a perfect 10th for his eighth save.

Featured Card:  This is Stott's card from Topps Big League, released in March.  Stott received a short-printed foil card in the set.

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Game 40 - Walker, Stott Lead Phils in Latest Win

2024 Philadelphia Phillies
Kids Club

Phillies 8, Marlins 3
Game 40 - Saturday Afternoon, May 11th in Miami
Record - 28-12, 1st Place, 2 games ahead of the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Taijuan Walker continued the string of strong starting pitching and Bryson Stott connected for a three-run triple in this 8-3 win over the Marlins.

What It Means:  The Phillies will again try for a series sweep this afternoon, likely with accents of pink on their uniforms and equipment to celebrate Mother's Day.  The Phillies are throwing off 2010-2011 vibes, and any losses at this point are borderline shocking.

What Happened:  Walker improved to 3-0, allowing a solo home run and striking out four over six innings.  Matt Strahm and Jeff Hoffman continued their dominance out of the bullpen with two scoreless innings.

With the Marlins holding a 1-0 lead heading to the sixth inning, the Phillies first tied the score when Whit Merrifield doubled and J.T. Realmuto singled him home.  Alec Bohm singled and Nick Castellanos walked before Stott's big triple, clearing the bases.  Stott, Cristian Pache and Johan Rojas all added RBI singles in the eighth, with Rojas' hit scoring a pair.

Featured Card:  Here's Stott's card available exclusively at the ballpark to Kids Club members.  Our sons have been diligently helping me compile the set, and I'm 10 away from the full 21-card set, unless update cards are added throughout the summer.

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Game 29 - Stott Powers Phils Past Padres, Sweep Completed

2024 Topps Heritage #419

Phillies 8, Padres 6
Game 29 - Sunday Afternoon, April 28th in San Diego
Record - 19-10, 2nd Place, 1 1/2 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Bryson Stott hit two, two-run home runs in support of Taijuan Walker's season debut, as the Phillies defeated the Padres, 8-6, and completed the series sweep.

What It Means:  They're playing good baseball right now, and hopefully that continues with the three-game series beginning late Monday night against Mike Trout and the Angels.

What Happened:  Walker's line looks worse than it actually was, as he really only had two bad innings.  He allowed three runs in the third, after a questionable ball call that could have ended the inning, and three more runs in the seventh inning.  He went 6 1/3 innings, giving up six runs on eight hits and striking out four.  The bullpen calmed things down and Jose Alvarado earned his fifth save.

Stott had his first career multi-home run game, hitting his first two-run home run in the second and his second in fourth.  Both home runs came after Nick Castellanos had walked.  J.T. Realmuto added a two-run home run of his own in the sixth.  Alec Bohm stayed hot and collected three more hits, raising his average to .365, which is third best in the league.

Featured Card:  It's Stott's turn to have his 2024 Topps Heritage card featured.

Transaction:  Walker (rhp) was activated from the 15-day Injured List and Ricardo Pinto (rhp) was designated for assignment.

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