Chase Utley Photo of the Week (7-31-13)

Hi everybody,

It's time for the final Chase Utley Photo of the Week for July!  I am very excited to share this picture of Chase from this past July 4th.  I hope you all enjoy it.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 106: Giants (46-58) at Phillies (49-56)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

San Francisco Giants:                  3
Philadelphia Phillies:                    7

WP:   John Lannan (3-4)


RBIs:

Delmon Young = 1 (30)
John Mayberry Jr. = 2 (29)
Carlos Ruiz = 2 (11)
Michael Young 2 (34)

Home Runs:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (1)
Michael Young = 1 (8)

Runs Scored:

Michael Young = 2 (40)
Chase Utley = 1 (45)
Michael Martinez = 1 (2)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (35)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (13)
John Lannan = 1 (2)


It's nice to win a game.  The losing streak is finally over!!!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Hunter Pence July Update

Pence's 1st Day in Philly

Hi everybody,

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

Hunter Pence June Update

Hunter Pence May Update

Hunter Pence April Update

Here are Hunter's stats as of the end of the day on July 28th, 2013:

Batting Average = .277
RBIs = 51
Home Runs = 14
Runs Scored = 55
Walks = 26
Stolen Bases = 14
Strike Outs = 71

Hunter has struggled a bit at the plate this past month but I still feel that he would have been an asset to the Phillies this season.

I should mention that today is the 2 year anniversary of Pence being acquired by the Phillies from the Houston Astros.  According to the MLB rumor mill, he may be on the move again.  If he is traded, it will be the third year in a row of Hunter joining a new team.  I wish the Phils would trade to get him back but I know that won't be happening.

In any event, here is the Hunter Pence Photo of the Month for July.  Hope you all enjoy it!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 105: Phillies (49-55) at Tigers (58-45)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                       4
Detroit Tigers:                                 12

LP:   Jake Diekman (0-1)


RBIs:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (9)
Laynce Nix = 1 (7)
Darn Ruf = 1 (4)
Kevin Frandsen = 1 (17)

Runs Scored:

Darin Ruf = 1 (11)
Kevin Frandsen = 1 (15)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (34)
Steve Susdorf = 1 (1)


Phils lose!  What else is new...sigh!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Phillies Sign Cuban Pitcher Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez

Hi everybody,

The Phillies signed Cuban right-handed starting pitcher Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez to a six-year deal worth $48 million dollars with an $11 million dollar option for the 2019 season. Gonzalez is expected to pitch for the Phils this season after making a few starts in the minors.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 104: Phillies (49-54) at Tigers (57-45)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                       0 
Detroit Tigers:                                 10

LP:   Raul Valdes (1-1)


I am so tired of losing!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Cliff Lee Scratched From Today's Start

Hi everybody,

If the news wasn't bad enough for the slumping Phillies, it was announced during last night's game against the Detroit Tigers that Cliff Lee was scratched from his scheduled start tonight with a stiff neck.  Raul Valdes will instead make the start.  Hopefully Cliff will only miss this one game.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 103: Phillies (49-53) at Tigers (56-45)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                      1 
Detroit Tigers:                                 2

LP:   Cole Hamels (4-13)


RBIs:

Michael Young = 1 (32)

Runs Scored:

John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (33)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Week (7-26-13)

Hi everybody,

I'm back with another Gettysburg Photo of the Week and it's on the correct day again. This week's picture is of the 5th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment.  Hope you all enjoy it!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 102: Phillies (49-52) at Cardinals (61-37)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                      1
St. Louis Cardinals:                         3

LP:   Kyle Kendrick (9-7)


RBIs:

Erik Kratz = 1 (23)

Runs Scored:

Laynce Nix = 1 (10)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Domonic Brown Injury Update

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to provide you all with an update to my post from this morning (Domonic Brown Out With Concussion-Like Symptoms).  Domonic Brown was placed on the seven-day concussion disabled list and will not be eligible to play until next Wednesday (July 31st) at the earliest.  To replace Brown on the roster, the Phillies have brought up outfielder Steven Susdorf from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.  I hope Dom gets well soon and we see him back on the field before too long!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 101: Phillies (49-51) at Cardinals (60-37)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                     3
St. Louis Cardinals:                      11

LP:   John Lannan (2-4)


RBIs:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (8)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (27)
Michael Martinez = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Darin Ruf = 1 (10)
Laynce Nix = 1 (9)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (32)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Domonic Brown Out With Concussion-Like Symptoms

Hi everybody,

Phillies All-Star left fielder Domonic Brown will not play until at least Friday due to concussion-like symptoms he got after diving for a ball during Tuesday night's loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.  I really hope Dom is alright and will be able to play on Friday night.  The Phillies really need him in the lineup...especially after seeing last night's game.  Get well, Dom!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (7-24-13)

Hi everybody,

It's time for another fun Chase Utley picture.  I like how he's caught in midair in this one. It looks like he's running on air.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Joe Savery Placed on the DL

Hi everybody,

Prior to last night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Phillies placed left-handed relief pitcher Joe Savery on the DL (Disabled List) with stiffness in his left elbow.  To replace Savery on the roster, the Phils have recalled left-handed relief pitcher Raul Valdes from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 100: Phillies (49-50) at Cardinals (59-37)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                    1
St. Louis Cardinals:                       4

LP:   Jonathan Pettibone (5-4)


RBIs:

John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (26)

Runs Scored:

Darin Ruf = 1 (9)


At least Chase had three hits.  Sigh......

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 99: Phillies (49-49) at Mets (42-51)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   0
New York Mets:                            5

LP:   Cliff Lee (10-4)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 98: Phillies (49-48) at Mets (41-51)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   4
New York Mets:                            5

LP:   Cole Hamels (4-12)


RBIs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (31)
Chase Utley = 3 (36)

Home Runs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (5)
Chase Utley = 1 (13)

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (41)
Cole Hamels = 1 (2)
Michael Young = 1 (38)
Chase Utley = 1 (44)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Week (7-20-13)

Hi everybody,

Sorry that I am posting this so late.  It was supposed to be up yesterday so I apologize for the delay.  For this weeks picture I have chosen a picture of the Peace Light Memorial that was taken from a distance.  Hope you all enjoy it.

Peace Light Memorial

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 97: Phillies (48-48) at Mets (41-50)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                  13
New York Mets:                            8

WP:   Kyle Kendrick (9-6)


RBIs:**

Chase Utley = 3 (33)
Domonic Brown = 2 (69)
Delmon Young = 1 (29)
John Mayberry Jr. = 2 (25)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (7)
Michael Young = 3 (31)

** An additional run scored due to an error

Home Runs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (24)
Michael Young = 1 (7)
Chase Utley = 1 (12)

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 2 (40)
Michael Young = 2 (37)
Chase Utley = 2 (43)
Domonic Brown = 2 (51)
Darin Ruf = 2 (8)
Delmon Young = 1 (21)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (31)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (12)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (7-17-13)

Hi everybody,

This week I have a fun picture of Chase being goofy.  Looks like he is having a great time!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 96: White Sox (37-54) at Phillies (47-48)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:**

Chicago White Sox:                         3
Philadelphia Phillies:                       4

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

WP:   Antonio Bastardo (3-2)


RBIs:

Domonic Brown = 2 (67)
Cole Hamels = 1 (1)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (23)

Runs Scored:

Chase Utley = 2 (41)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (38)
Delmon Young = 1 (20)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Erik Kratz Returns from the DL

Hi everybody,

Phillies catcher Erik Kratz was activated from the DL (Disabled List) before today's game against the Chicago White Sox.  He has taken Ben Revere's place on the roster. The Phils currently have three catchers on the roster so it is assumed that further roster changes will be made before the team returns from the All-Star break on Friday (July 19th).  Welcome back, Kratz!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Ben Revere Placed on the DL

Hi everybody,

Phillies center fielder Ben Revere was placed on the DL (Disabled List) earlier today.  Revere broke a bone in his right ankle in his last at bat in the 1st game of yesterday's double header against the Chicago White Sox.  He is expected to miss 6 to 8 weeks.  For now, John Mayberry Jr. will take over for Revere in center field.  With the MLB Trade Deadline fast approaching, it is suspected that the Phillies will be looking to trade for a center fielder.  Let's hope than Revere returns soon and I wish him well in his recovery.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 95: White Sox (37-53) at Phillies (46-48)

Hi everybody,

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

Chicago White Sox:                        1
Philadelphia Phillies:                      2

*   Extra Innings (Game ended in the 13th)
** Game 2 of a Double Header

WP:   Joe Savery (2-0)


RBIs:

John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (22)
Michael Young = 1 (28)

Home Runs:

John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (7)

Runs Scored:

John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (30)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (37)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 94: White Sox (36-53) at Phillies (46-47)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game* **

Chicago White Sox:                        5
Philadelphia Phillies:                     4

*   Extra Innings (Game ended in the 11th)
** Game 1 of a Double Header

LP:   J.C. Ramirez (0-1)


RBIs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (65)
Delmon Young = 1 (28)
Darin Ruf = 1 (3)
Humberto Quintero = 1 (9)

Home Runs:

Darin Ruf = 1 (2)

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (36)
Michael Young = 1 (35)
Darin Ruf = 2 (6)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Phillies Game Rained Out

Hi everybody,

Unfortunately, tonight's Phils game has been postponed due to the weather. They will play a Double Header tomorrow with the first game at 3:00 and the second game at 8:15.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Week (7-12-13)

Hi everybody,

Happy Friday!  It's time for the 2nd edition of the Gettysburg Photo of the Week.  This week's picture is of the Cashtown Inn in Cashtown, Pennsylvania.  This inn is about eight miles west of Gettysburg and it was used by Confederate generals as the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia marched east toward Gettysburg in late June, 1863.

The Cashtown Inn

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 93: Nationals (47-44) at Phillies (45-47)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Washington Nationals:                  1
Philadelphia Phillies:                     3

WP:   Kyle Kendrick (8-6)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (20)


RBIs:

Ben Revere = 1 (17)
Kevin Frandsen = 1 (16)
Michael Young = 1 (27)

Runs Scored:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (11)
John McDonald = 1 (2)
Chase Utley = 1 (39)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 92: Nationals (46-44) at Phillies (45-46)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Washington Nationals:                5
Philadelphia Phillies:                  1

LP:   Cliff Lee (10-3)


RBIs:

Darin Ruf = 1 (2)

Home Runs:

Darin Ruf = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Darin Ruf = 1 (4)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (7-10-13)

Hi everybody,

This week I have a picture of Chase tagging out that pesky gNat Bryce Harper in Monday night's game.  Hope to see more of that tonight and tomorrow!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 91: Nationals (46-43) at Phillies (44-46)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Washington Nationals:                2
Philadelphia Phillies:                  4

WP:   Cole Hamels (4-11)
SV:    Antonio Bastardo (2)


RBIs:**

Domonic Brown = 1 (64)
Michael Young = 2 (26)

** An additional run scored on an error

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (37)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (35)
Chase Utley = 2 (38)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 90: Nationals (46-42) at Phillies (43-46)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Washington Nationals:                2
Philadelphia Phillies:                   3

WP:   John Lannan (2-3)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (19)


RBIs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (63)
Darin Ruf = 1 (1)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (30)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 2 (36)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (34)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Ryan Howard Injury Update

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to give an update on Ryan Howard's knee injury (Ryan Howard Placed on DL).  Howard had the MRI on his injured left knee earlier today and it revealed a torn medial meniscus which will require surgery later this week.  He is expected to miss six to eight weeks which means that he should make his return in late August or early September.  With Howard out, Darin Ruf is expected to get the majority of starts at 1st Base.  Get well soon, Big Piece!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Vote For Hunter Pence For Final NL All-Star Roster Spot

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to encourage everybody to vote for Hunter Pence for the last roster spot on the NL All-Star team.  Voting concludes on Thursday, July 11th at noon. Here is the link where you can vote:

Vote For Final Players to NL & AL All-Star Teams

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 89: Braves (50-37) at Phillies (42-46)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Atlanta Braves:                            3
Philadelphia Phillies:                  7

WP:   Jonathan Pettibone (5-3)


RBIs:**

Domonic Brown = 2 (62)
Delmon Young = 1 (27)
Ben Revere = 2 (16)

** Two additional runs scored on a throwing error

Home Runs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (23)

Runs Scored:

Chase Utley = 1 (36)
Domonic Brown = 2 (49)
Delmon Young = 1 (19)
Darin Ruf = 2 (3)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (10)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

2013 MLB All-Star Game

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to congratulate Cliff Lee and Domonic Brown for being selected to be members of the National League All-Star team. They will be playing in the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 16th.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Ryan Howard Placed on the DL

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to let you know that Phillies 1st Baseman Ryan Howard was placed on the DL (Disabled List) yesterday with a sore left knee.  He is going to have an MRI either today or tomorrow to determine if surgery is necessary.  If it is, Howard's season will most likely be over.  1st Baseman/Left Fielder Darin Ruf was brought up from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs to take Howard's place on the roster.  Get well soon, Big Piece!

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 88: Braves (49-37) at Phillies (42-45)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Atlanta Braves:                           13
Philadelphia Phillies:                  4

LP:   Kyle Kendrick (7-6)


RBIs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (29)
Kevin Frandsen = 1 (15)
Michael Young = 2 (24)

Home Runs:

Michael Young = 1 (6)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (34)
Darin Ruf = 1 (1)
Domonic Brown = 1 (47)
Michael Young = 1 (34)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Week (7-5-13)

Hi everybody,

I have really enjoyed posting pictures of Gettysburg this week so I have decided to start a new feature on the blog for at least the rest of this year.  The Gettysburg Photo of the Week will be every Friday and will be pictures that either me or my friends have taken in or around Gettysburg.  I hope you all enjoy this new feature on the blog.

Sachs Covered Bridge

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 87: Braves (49-36) at Phillies (41-45)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Atlanta Braves:                            4
Philadelphia Phillies:                  5

WP:   Cliff Lee (10-2)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (18)


RBIs:**

Humberto Quintero = 3 (8)
Ryan Howard = 1 (43)

** An additional run scored on an error

Home Runs:

Humberto Quintero = 1 (2)
Ryan Howard = 1 (11)

Runs Scored:

Chase Utley = 1 (35)
Ryan Howard = 1 (34)
Delmon Young = 1 (18)
Ben Revere = 1 (33)
Humberto Quintero = 1 (3)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 86: Phillies (40-45) at Pirates (52-31)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                     6
Pittsburgh Pirates:                         4

WP:   Cole Hamels (3-11)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (17)


RBIs:

Ben Revere = 2 (14)
Kevin Frandsen = 1 (14)
Carlos Ruiz = 2 (6)
Michael Young = 1 (22)

Runs Scored:

Ryan Howard = 1 (33)
Domonic Brown = 1 (46)
Delmon Young = 1 (17)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (29)
Kevin Frandsen = 1 (14)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (9)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Some More Gettysburg Photos

Hi everybody,

Over the last few days, I have been posting pictures of Gettysburg to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the battle.  Here are the links to my earlier posts:

Battle of Gettysburg: Day 1
Battle of Gettysburg: Day 2
Battle of Gettysburg: Day 3

For today, I decided to post some pictures of me in and around Gettysburg. Hope you all enjoy them!

In the Car at Devil's Den

Virginia Memorial

Devil's Den

Posing With A Cannon

Little Round Top

Peace Light Memorial

Pennsylvania Memorial

Climbing Up The Steps...

At the Top of the Pennsylvania Memorial

Sunrise Near the Virginia Memorial

If you ever get a chance, go to Gettysburg....it truly is an amazing place!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase