Milwaukee Brewers at Philadelphia Phillies - Hoskins Returns to Philly (Again)

2005 Topps #164

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Friday, May 30th - 6:45
Saturday, May 31st - 4:05
Sunday, June 1st - 1:35

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
Tomorrow is Photo Day, one of the more popular promotions when our kids were younger and excited to pose for pictures with the Phillies players, coaches and broadcasters.  On Sunday, all kids receive a Phillies t-shirt.

Milwaukee Brewers 29-28
3rd Place in the N.L. Central, 6 1/2 games behind the Cubs

Brewers Probables
DL Hall (1-0, 3.86)
Chad Patrick (2-4, 2.97)
Jose Quintana (4-1, 2.65)

Brewers Leaders
Average:  Sal Frelick - .294
Runs:  Brice Turang - 36
Home Runs:  Christian Yelich - 10
RBIs:  Christian Yelich - 34
Stolen Bases:  Brice Turang - 14

Wins:  Freddy Peralta - 5
ERA:  Freddy Peralta - 2.77

Strikeouts:  Freddy Peralta - 66
Saves:  Trevor Megill - 10

Philadelphia Phillies 36-20
1st Place in the N.L. East, 2 games ahead of the Mets

Phillies Probables
Taijuan Walker (2-3, 2.97)
Jesus Luzardo (5-0, 2.15)
Ranger Suarez (4-0, 2.97)

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Trea Turner - .302
Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 43
Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber - 19
RBIs:  Kyle Schwarber - 41
Stolen Bases:  Trea Turner - 14

Wins:  Zack Wheeler - 6
ERA:  Jesus Luzardo - 2.15
Strikeouts:  Zack Wheeler - 94
Saves:  Jordan Romano - 8

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Game 77 - 2008 Topps #67 Wes Helms

Marlins 6, Phillies 4
Game 77 - Sunday Afternoon, June 23rd in Philadelphia
Record - 39-38, 2nd place, 6 1/2 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  A lifeless Phillies team was swept by the last place Marlins in this 6-4 loss.

What It Means:  The Phillies are in complete and total free fall.  Look away.

What Happened:  The Phillies scored two quick first inning runs on a Jean Segura single and then they shut it down.  Two late inning sacrifice flies accounted for the other two Phillies runs.

Enyel De Los Santos was handed the ball for a spot start, and he lasted four innings, giving up four runs on seven hits.  Edgar Garcia gave up a few more runs on a pair of Marlins home runs.

Featured Card:  The last time the Phillies were swept by the Marlins at home was back in early August 2009.  In the final game of that series, also a Sunday afternoon game, former Phillie Wes Helms capped the Marlins' 12-3 win with a two-run, ninth inning home run off struggling closer Brad Lidge.

Transactions:  Edubray Ramos was optioned to Lehigh Valley before the game to make room for De Los Santos.

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Friday 7:05, Saturday 6:05 and Sunday 1:35
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA

Braves 14-10, 3rd place in the N.L. East, 1 1/2 games behind the Mets
Phillies 15-9, 2nd place in the N.L. East, 1/2 game behind the Mets

Braves Probables:  Julio Teheran (1-1, 4.00), Mike Foltynewicz (1-1, 2.77), Brandon McCarthy (3-0, 3.38)
Phillies Probables:  Aaron Nola (2-1, 2.30), Nick Pivetta (1-0, 2.57), Vince Velasquez (1-3, 4.50)

At the Ballpark:  All adults will receive a nice looking pair of Phillies headphones prior to tonight's game and there's a postgame concert featuring the EDM performer Zedd.  Sunday is the Phanatic's annual birthday celebration with all kids receiving a Phanatic bucket hat.

Braves Leaders
Average:  Freddie Freeman - .326
Runs:  Ozzie Albies - 24
Home Runs:  Ozzie Albies - 8
RBIs:  Preston Tucker - 18
Stolen Bases:  Ender Inciarte - 9

Wins:  Brandon McCarthy - 3
ERA:  Mike Foltynewicz - 2.77
Strikeouts:  Sean Newcomb - 34
Saves:  Arodys Vizcaino - 2

Phillies Leaders
Average:  Odubel Herrera - .341
Runs:  Cesar Hernandez - 18
Home Runs:  Rhys Hoskins - 4
RBIs:  Rhys Hoskins - 19
Stolen Bases:  Cesar Hernandez - 5

Wins:  Jake Arrieta and Yacksel Rios - 3
ERA:  Jake Arrieta - 1.82
Strikeouts:  Vince Velasquez - 30
Saves:  Hector Neris - 5

2007 Chachi #6 Wes Helms

There were snow flurries in Philadelphia on April 5, 2007. The Phillies were playing the Braves in the 3rd game of the new season in a 3:10 Thursday afternoon game. According to the official box score, the game time temperature was 43 degrees with a 24mph wind blowing from left to right. I should have been at work, but I was at the game.

Up to this point, I had attended hundreds of baseball games. Up to this point, I had never obtained a foul ball.

In the bottom of the 8th, facing the Braves' Tyler Yates, Wes Helms sent a high, majestic foul ball into the third level of Citizens Bank Park along the first base line. The ball was heading for my section. It was snowing. The only people remaining in my section at this point in the game were me and two older ladies a few rows behind me, huddled under a large fleece blanket. This was not their foul ball. Oh no my friends, this was not their foul ball.

The ball landed a few rows behind me. Through the snow and wind, I lunged over the seats, grasping for the ball. My hand closed around the ball and I held it aloft to proclaim to the masses that this foul ball was now mine and mine alone.

The two older ladies, still under their blanket, politely clapped. I triumphantly sat back down in my seat, but not before tipping my cap in their direction. They never had a chance.