Game 83: Phillies (39-43) at Dodgers (37-43)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                      1
Los Angeles Dodgers:                    6

LP:   Kyle Kendrick (7-5)


RBIs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (28)

Runs Scored:

Chase Utley = 1 (33)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 82: Phillies (39-42) at Dodgers (36-43)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                      3
Los Angeles Dodgers:                    4

LP:   Justin De Fratus (2-3)


RBIs:**

Chase Utley = 2 (30)

** An additional run scored on a throwing error

Home Runs:

Chase Utley = 2 (11)

Runs Scored:

Chase Utley = 2 (32)
Michael Young = 1 (33)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Darren Daulton

Hi everybody,

I meant to mention a couple of days ago about former Phillies catcher Darren Daulton.  Dalton was diagnosed with two brain tumors on Thursday (June 27th) and is currently receiving treatment.  Dalton, who everyone refers to as Dutch, was the Phils catcher and team leader during the 1993 season.  The '93 Phils won the National League Championship and captured the hearts of Philly.  Get well soon, Dutch....you are in our hearts and prayers!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 81: Phillies (38-42) at Dodgers (36-42)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                     16
Los Angeles Dodgers:                    1

WP:   John Lannan (1-2)


RBIs:

Domonic Brown = 2 (57)
Delmon Young = 6 (25)
Ben Revere = 1 (11)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (27)
Michael Young = 2 (21)
John Lannan = 1 (1)
John Mayberry Jr. = 2 (21)
John McDonald = 1 (1)

Home Runs:

Michael Young = 1 (5)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (6)

Runs Scored:

Michael Young = 3 (32)
Chase Utley = 3 (30)
Kevin Frandsen = 1 (13)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (31)
John McDonald = 1 (1)
Domonic Brown = 2 (43)
Delmon Young = 1 (15)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (28)
Carlos Ruiz = 2 (7)
John Lannan = 1 (1)


BOOM!!!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 80: Phillies (38-41) at Dodgers (35-42)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                      4
Los Angeles Dodgers:                    6

LP:   Justin De Fratus (2-2)


RBIs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (55)
Chase Utley = 2 (28)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (26)

Home Runs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (21)
Chase Utley = 1 (9)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (32)
Chase Utley = 1 (27)
Domonic Brown = 1 (41)
Jonathan Pettibone = 1 (4)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Hunter Pence June Update

Toon Pence

Hi everybody,

Welcome to the latest Hunter Pence update.  In case you want to catch up....here are the previous updates:

Hunter Pence May Update

Hunter Pence April Update

Here are Hunter's stats as of the end of the day on June 27th, 2013:

Batting Average = .288
RBIs = 40
Home Runs = 12
Runs Scored = 46
Walks = 21
Stolen Bases = 13
Strike Outs = 53

His numbers are still looking good and he would have been a huge help to the Phillies this season.  I also included Strike Outs to the stats each month.  Should have had them at the beginning of the season.

We may as well dwell in the past a bit longer with the Hunter Pence Photo of the Month.  Hope you all enjoy it.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 79: Phillies (37-41) at Padres (39-39)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:*

Philadelphia Phillies:                7
San Diego Padres:                    5

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 13th)

WP:   Joe Savery (1-0)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (15)


RBIs:**

Michael Young = 1 (19)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (4)
Kevin Frandsen = 1 (12)
Delmon Young = 2 (19)

** Two additional runs were scored on throwing errors

Home Runs:

Delmon Young = 1 (7)

Runs Scored:

Chase Utley = 2 (26)
Domonic Brown = 3 (40)
Delmon Young = 2 (14)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (6-26-13)

Hi everybody,

I'll be glad when the Phils are back on the East Coast.  These late games are killers!  I have a pic from last night's game when Chase scored on a wild pitch.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 78: Phillies (36-41) at Padres (39-38)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                6
San Diego Padres:                    2

WP:   Kyle Kendrick (7-4)


RBIs:**

Domonic Brown = 4 (54)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (19)

** An additional run was scored on a wild pitch

Home Runs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (20)

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 2 (30)
Chase Utley = 1 (24)
Michael Young = 1 (29)
Ryan Howard = 1 (31)
Domonic Brown = 1 (37)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Mike Adams Likely Done For The Season

Hi everybody,

Phillies relief pitcher Mike Adams is likely done for the season with three tears in his shoulder.  The injury was discovered yesterday after Adams visited with doctors.  It is not known if Adams will require surgery or just rehab but either way it is highly unlikely that he will return this season.  Get well, Mike...looking forward to hopefully seeing you healthy next season!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins Start 1000th Game Together

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to mention that Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins started their 1000th game together last night as a double-play combination against the San Diego Padres.  Among active players, it is the second longest after Derek Jeter and Robinson Cano (1036 games) of the New York Yankees.  Let's just hope they get to play a lot more games together with the Phillies.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 77: Phillies (36-40) at Padres (38-38)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:**

Philadelphia Phillies:                3
San Diego Padres:                    4

** Extra Innings (Game ended in the 10th)

LP:   Justin De Fratus (2-1)


RBIs:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (3)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (25)
Chase Utley = 1 (26)

Home Runs:

Chase Utley = 1 (8)

Runs Scored:

John Mayberry Jr. = 2 (27)
Chase Utley = 1 (23)


Another blown save by Jonathan Papelbon (4 in the last 8 days) and another great pitching effort by Cliff Lee wasted.  Sigh.....

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Michael Stutes Placed on the DL

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to let you know that Phillies relief pitcher Michael Stutes was placed on the DL (Disabled List) yesterday with right biceps tendinitis.  Pitcher Phillippe Aumont was brought up from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs to take Stutes place on the roster.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 76: Mets (29-42) at Phillies (36-39)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

New York Mets:                         8
Philadelphia Phillies:                0

LP:   John Lannan (0-2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Mike Adams Returns to the DL

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to let you know that Phillies relief pitcher Mike Adams was placed on the 15-day DL (Disabled List) on Saturday (June 22nd) with bicept tendinitis in his throwing arm.  This is Adams second DL stint this season and has been replaced on the roster by right-handed relief pitcher J.C. Ramirez.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 75: Mets (29-41) at Phillies (35-39)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

New York Mets:                         7
Philadelphia Phillies:                8

WP:   Jonathan Papelbon (2-0)


RBIs:**

Ryan Howard = 4 (41)
Ben Revere = 1 (10)
Michael Young = 1 (18)
Kevin Frandsen = 1 (11)

** An additional run scored due to an error

Home Runs:

Ryan Howard = 2 (10)
Michael Young = 1 (4)
Kevin Frandsen = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Chase Utley = 1 (22)
Michael Young = 2 (28)
Ryan Howard = 2 (30)
Domonic Brown = 1 (36)
Ben Revere = 1 (31)
Kevin Frandsen = 1 (12)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Returns

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to welcome back Phillies second baseman and my hero Chase Utley.  Chase was activated before last night's game against the New York Mets and was in the lineup.  To make room for Chase, the Phils sent Michael Martinez back down to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.  Welcome back, Chase!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 74: Mets (28-41) at Phillies (35-38)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

New York Mets:                         4
Philadelphia Phillies:                3

LP:   Cole Hamels (2-11)


RBIs:**

Domonic Brown = 1 (50)
Ben Revere = 1 (9)

** An additional run scored due to an error

Runs Scored:

Ryan Howard = 1 (28)
Domonic Brown = 1 (35)
Ben Revere = 1 (30)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Michael Young Gets Over 1000 Career RBIs

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies third baseman Michael Young for getting his 1000th and 1001st career RBIs in last night's game against the Washington Nationals.  Young reached this milestone when he hit a two-run home run in the 1st inning.  Congrats again and I hope you hit a lot more RBIs before this season ends.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 73: Nationals (34-36) at Phillies (35-37)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:**

Washington Nationals:                6
Philadelphia Phillies:                  2

** Extra Innings (Game ended in the 11th)

LP:   Michael Stutes (2-1)


RBIs:

Michael Young = 2 (17)

Home Runs:

Michael Young = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (29)
Michael Young = 1 (26)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (6-19-13)

Hi everybody,

Tonight Chase is playing in a minor league game for the AA Reading Fightin' Phils.  That means he should be back to play with the Phillies soon!  That day can't come soon enough for me!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 72: Nationals (34-35) at Phillies (34-37)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Washington Nationals:                2
Philadelphia Phillies:                  4

WP:   Cliff Lee (9-2)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (14)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (37)
Michael Young = 1 (15)
Kevin Frandsen = 2 (10)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (28)
Michael Young = 2 (25)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (28)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Carlos Ruiz Returns

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to welcome back Carlos Ruiz.  He was activated before last night's game against the Washington Nationals and was in the lineup.  To make room for Ruiz, the Phils sent backup catcher Steven Lerud back down to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.  Welcome back Chooch!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Jeremy Horst Placed on the DL

Hi everybody,

Phillies relief pitcher Jeremy Horst was placed on the DL (Disabled List) yesterday (June 17th) with a strained left elbow.  It is not know at this time how long Horst will be gone but I wish him a speedy recovery.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 71: Nationals (34-34) at Phillies (33-37)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Washington Nationals:                 4
Philadelphia Phillies:                   5

WP:   Jonathan Papelbon (1-0)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 2 (36)
Delmon Young = 2 (17)
Domonic Brown = 1 (49)

Home Runs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (8)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 2 (27)
Michael Young = 1 (23)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (27)
Ryan Howard = 1 (27)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

John Lannan Returns to the Rotation

Hi everybody,

Phillies starting pitcher John Lannan returns to the rotation tomorrow (June 17th) when he gets the start against the Washington Nationals.  Lannan has been on the disabled list since April 18th with a strained quadriceps tendon in his left knee.  He replaces Tyler Cloyd in the rotation.  It will be good to see Lannan again and I want to wish him luck in his start tomorrow.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 70: Phillies (33-36) at Rockies (36-33)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                2
Colorado Rockies:                    5

LP:   Cole Hamels (2-10)


RBIs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (24)
Ryan Howard = 1 (34)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (25)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (26)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Happy Father's Day

Why am I craving Pringles?

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish all the Dads out there a Happy Father's Day! Hope you all have a great day!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 69: Phillies (33-35) at Rockies (35-33)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                5
Colorado Rockies:                   10

LP:   Jonathan Pettibone (3-3)


RBIs:

Michael Young = 1 (14)
Ben Revere = 1 (8)
Ryan Howard = 1 (33)
John Mayberry Jr. = 2 (18)

Home Runs:

John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (5)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (24)
Laynce Nix = 1 (8)
Ryan Howard = 1 (26)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (25)
Humberto Quintero = 1 (2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 68: Phillies (32-35) at Rockies (35-32)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:               8
Colorado Rockies:                   7

WP:   Michael Stutes (2-0)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (13)


RBIs:

John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (16)
Humberto Quintero = 2 (5)
Freddy Galvis = 4 (14)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (23)

Runs Scored:

Domonic Brown = 1 (34)
Ryan Howard = 1 (25)
Kevin Frandsen = 2 (11)
John Mayberry Jr. = 2 (24)
Freddy Galvis = 2 (9)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Happy Flag Day and Happy Birthday United States Army

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Flag Day!  Today is also the birthday of the United States Army so if you can thank our soldiers for their service and admire our beautiful flag.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Happy Birthday US Army!!!

Game 67: Phillies (31-35) at Twins (29-33)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:           3
Minnesota Twins:                 2

WP:   Cliff Lee (8-2)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (12)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (32)
Michael Young = 1 (13)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (22)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 2 (23)
Kevin Frandsen = 1 (9)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Erik Kratz Injury Update

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to give you all an injury update on Erik Kratz.  Kratz had surgery yesterday (June 12th) on his left knee to repair a torn medial meniscus.  He is expected to be out of action for six to eight weeks.  Get well soon and keep chowing down on the turkey bacon.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Doughnut Day Update

Hi everybody,

I forgot to post the pictures of the doughnuts that I got to celebrate National Doughnut Day.  I got a cream doughnut, chocolate doughnuts, chocolate bismarcks and a cruller  Here are the pics:

Look....doughnuts!!!

Look at me eyeing those bad boys....

Time to eat the doughnuts.....

They really were great and I look forward to eating many more doughnuts in the future.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 66: Phillies (31-34) at Twins (28-33)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:           3
Minnesota Twins:                 4

LP:   Antonio Bastardo (2-2)


RBIs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (48)
Delmon Young = 1 (15)
Ben Revere = 1 (7)

Runs Scored:

Michael Young = 1 (22)
Ben Revere = 1 (21)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (25)


I am really getting tired of losing.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (6-12-13)

Hi everybody,

I found a great picture for this week's photo.  I really miss watching Chase play and hope he is back in a week or two!  The Phils really need him!!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 65: Phillies (31-33) at Twins (27-33)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:           2
Minnesota Twins:                 3

LP:   Mike Adams (1-4)


RBIs:

Michael Young = 1 (12)
Ryan Howard = 1 (31)

Runs Scored:

John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (22)
Kevin Frandsen = 1 (8)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Erik Kratz Placed on the DL

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to update you on a story that I posted earlier today (Erik Kratz Has Left Knee Injury).  Phillies catcher Erik Kratz was placed on the DL (Disabled List) before today's game against the Milwaukee Brewers and he returned to Philadelphia to have an MRI on his left knee.

Steven Lerud has been brought up from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs to replace Kratz on the roster.  It is hoped that Carlos Ruiz will return to the club within the next week.  Chooch has be on the DL since May 20th with a strained right hamstring.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Erik Kratz.  Let's hope the knee injury isn't too severe.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 64: Phillies (31-32) at Brewers (24-37)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:           1
Milwaukee Brewers:            9

LP:   Jonathan Pettibone (3-2)


RBIs:

Humberto Quintero = 1 (3)

Home Runs:

Humberto Quintero = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Humberto Quintero = 1 (1)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Erik Kratz Has Left Knee Injury

Hi everybody,

Phillies catcher Erik Kratz injured his left knee in last night's loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.  The injury occurred in the 9th inning as Kratz ran to first base.  We won't know more about how severe the injury is until later today but it is expected that Kratz will be placed on the DL (Disabled List).

Humberto Quintero should get the start this afternoon and if there is not a second catcher available at game time, Kevin Frandsen would serve as the emergency catcher.  It was rumored that Carlos Ruiz would be available to return from the DL in about a week after a rehab assignment with the Single A Clearwater Threshers.  I wonder if Chooch will return early due to Kratz's injury.

I wish Kratz well and hope that the injury is not serious.  Just don't eat too much turkey bacon while you are gone.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 63: Phillies (31-31) at Brewers (23-37)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:           3
Milwaukee Brewers:            4

LP:   Kyle Kendrick (6-4)


RBIs:

Domonic Brown = 3 (47)

Home Runs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (19)

Runs Scored:

Domonic Brown = 1 (33)
Michael Young = 1 (21)
Kevin Frandsen = 1 (7)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 62: Phillies (31-30) at Brewers (22-37)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score to last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:           4
Milwaukee Brewers:            5

LP:   Jeremy Horst (0-2)


RBIs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (21)
Delmon Young = 1 (14)
Erik Kratz = 2 (22)

Home Runs:

Erik Kratz = 1 (8)

Runs Scored:

John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (21)
Domonic Brown = 1 (32)
Delmon Young = 1 (12)
Erik Kratz = 1 (18)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Doughnut Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy National Doughnut Day.  I hope you all get to eat at least one doughnut today.  I plan on eating many more than one but until I head out and get some...here are some past pictures of me and doughnuts:

Cream Doughnuts

Christmas Doughnuts & a Cup of Joe

A Delicious Dozen....

Halloween Doughnuts

Surprised By Doughnuts

Enjoy the doughnuts everybody!!!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase