Vacation Time in New Orleans

Hi everybody,

I'm off to New Orleans for vacation.  I probably won't post much while away but you can follow all of my vacay adventures on Twitter. Just click the link at the bottom of my page to get to my Twitter page.  I will post all of the Phils game updates that I miss when I get back.  Have a fun Labor Day weekend everybody!

Just about ready to go.....

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 134: Phillies (61-72) at Mets (62-72)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                1
New York Mets:                         4

SP:   David Buchanan

LP:   Jake Diekman (3-4)


RBIs:

Cody Asche = 1 (42)

Runs Scored:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (68)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 133: Nationals (75-56) at Phillies (60-72)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Washington Nationals:                   4
Philadelphia Phillies:                     8

SP:   Kyle Kendrick

WP:   Kyle Kendrick (7-11)


RBIs:*

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (53)
Domonic Brown = 1 (56)
Grady Sizemore = 2 (9)
Marlon Byrd = 2 (77)
Ryan Howard = 1 (81)

* An additional run scored due to an error

Home Runs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (17)
Grady Sizemore = 1 (2)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (24)

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (71)
Chase Utley = 1 (66)
Ryan Howard = 1 (57)
Marlon Byrd = 2 (67)
Wil Nieves = 1 (8)
Grady Sizemore = 1 (17)
Darin Ruf = 1 (8)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Month (August 2014)

Hi everybody,

It's time for another Gettysburg Photo of the Month.  This is another picture that I took in Devil's Den when I was visiting in April.  Hope you all enjoy it.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (8-27-14)

Hi everybody,

For this week's photo I jumped in the old time machine and went back to 2009 to find this picture of Chase and JRoll leaving the field.  He's even tossing a baseball to someone.  I don't think you would call it retro since it was only five years ago but you can if you want to.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Jonathan Papelbon Gets 100th Save As Phillie

Hi everybody,

Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon recodred his 100th save as Philllie during last night's (August 26th) game against the Washington Nationals.  He is the fifth player in Phillies history to reach this milestone.

Papelbon and Brad Lidge are now tied at number four for most saves in Phillies history. The top spot on the list belongs to Jose Mesa (112).  Congrats, Paps!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 132: Nationals (75-55) at Phillies (59-72)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Washington Nationals:                   3
Philadelphia Phillies:                     4

SP:   Cole Hamels

WP:   Ken Giles (3-1)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (33)


RBIs:

Freddy Galvis = 2 (3)
Darin Ruf = 1 (5)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (22)

Home Runs:

Freddy Galvis = 1 (1)
Darin Ruf = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (59)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (3)
Darin Ruf = 1 (7)
Grady Sizemore = 1 (16)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 131: Nationals (75-54) at Phillies (58-72)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Washington Nationals:                   2
Philadelphia Phillies:                     3

SP:   A.J. Burnett

WP:   A.J. Burnett (7-14)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (32)


RBIs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (55)
Cody Asche = 1 (41)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (21)

Home Runs:

Cody Asche = 1 (9)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Ryan Howard = 1 (56)
Cody Asche = 1 (33)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (37)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 130: Cardinals (70-58) at Phillies (57-72)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

St. Louis Cardinals:                       1
Philadelphia Phillies:                     7

SP:   Jerome Williams

WP:   Jerome Williams (2-0)

RBIs:*

Chase Utley = 1 (69)

Jerome Williams = 1 (1)

Ben Revere = 1 (15)

Wil Nieves = 1 (6)

Jimmy Rollins = 2 (52)

* An additional run scored due to an error

Home Runs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (16)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 2 (58)

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (70)

Ryan Howard = 1 (55)

Grady Sizemore = 1 (15)

Domonic Brown = 1 (36)

Cody Asche = 1 (32)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 129: Cardinals (69-58) at Phillies (57-71)

Hi everybody,

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

St. Louis Cardinals:                        6
Philadelphia Phillies:                     5

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 12th)

SP:   David Buchanan

LP:   Ken Giles (2-1)


RBIs:

Carlos Ruiz = 2 (20)
Ryan Howard = 1 (80)
Marlon Byrd = 2 (75)

Home Runs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (19)

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (69)
Chase Utley = 1 (65)
Ryan Howard = 1 (54)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (65)
Domonic Brown = 1 (35)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 128: Cardinals (69-57) at Phillies (56-71)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

St. Louis Cardinals:                        4
Philadelphia Phillies:                     5

SP:   Kyle Kendrick

WP:   Kyle Kendrick (6-11)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (31)


RBIs:*

Ryan Howard = 2 (79)
Chase Utley = 1 (68)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (73)

* An additional run scored due to an error

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 2 (56)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (68)
Ryan Howard = 1 (53)
Kyle Kendrick = 1 (2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 127: Mariners (68-57) at Phillies (55-71)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

Seattle Mariners:                          3
Philadelphia Phillies:                   4

SP:   Cole Hamels

WP:   Cole Hamels (7-6)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (30)


RBIs:*

Marlon Byrd = 1 (72)
Ben Revere = 1 (14)
Chase Utley = 1 (67)

* An additional run scored due to an error

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 2 (67)
Wil Nieves = 1 (7)
Andres Blanco = 1 (4)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

My 1000th Post

Time to celebrate...

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to acknowledge and celebrate my 1000th post.  I started this blog on October 16th, 2011....soon after the Phils got knocked out of the playoffs.  I was still vacationing in Arizona and the idea just came to me to write a blog mainly about the Phils but also other fun stuff that I do.  The first post wasn't very spectacular...I actually named it My 1st Post (My 1st Post).

It has come along way since then with Chase Utley Photo's of the Week, Talkin' Phils with Little Chase, Game Recap Posts, Gettysburg Stuff, Root Beer Reviews (actually those didn't work out too well), my friend Ann Onymous with her Ladies Night at LC's Club (I still don't approve of that) and many of my fun adventures.  I hope you all had as much fun reading as I've had posting.  Please keep reading because the fun has just started.  Thanks for your support.

Back to work....

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (8-20-14)

Hi everybody,

This week's Photo of the Week is an action shot of Chase.  I hope you all enjoy it.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 126: Mariners (67-57) at Phillies (55-70)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Seattle Mariners:                          5
Philadelphia Phillies:                   2

SP:   A.J. Burnett

LP:   A.J. Burnett (6-14)


RBIs:*

Domonic Brown = 1 (54)

* An additional run scored due to an error

Runs Scored:

Chase Utley = 1 (64)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (64)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 125: Mariners (67-56) at Phillies (54-70)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Seattle Mariners:                          1
Philadelphia Phillies:                   4

SP:   Jerome Williams

WP:   Jerome Williams (1-0)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (29)


RBIs:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (71)
Andres Blanco = 3 (3)

Home Runs:

Andres Blanco = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (36)
Darin Ruf = 1 (6)
Cody Asche = 1 (31)
Andres Blanco = 1 (3)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 124: Phillies (54-69) at Giants (64-58)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                    2
San Francisco Giants:                  5

SP:   David Buchanan

LP:   David Buchanan (6-7)


RBIs:

Chase Utley = 1 (66)
Cody Asche = 1 (40)

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (65)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (63)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 123: Phillies (54-68) at Giants (63-58)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                    5
San Francisco Giants:                  6

SP:   Kyle Kendrick

LP:   Antonio Bastardo (5-7)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 3 (77)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (70)
Chase Utley = 1 (65)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (54)
Jimmy Rollins = 2 (64)
Chase Utley = 2 (63)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 122: Phillies (53-68) at Giants (63-57)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game*

Philadelphia Phillies:                    5
San Francisco Giants:                  3

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 10th)

SP:   Cole Hamels

WP:   Ken Giles (2-0)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (28)


RBIs:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (69)
Cody Asche = 2 (39)
Chase Utley = 1 (64)
Ryan Howard = 1 (74)

Home Runs:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (23)
Cody Asche = 1 (8)

Runs Scored:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (62)
Darin Ruf = 1 (5)
Cody Asche = 2 (30)
Andres Blanco = 1 (2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 121: Phillies (53-67) at Angels (69-49)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                3
Los Angeles Angels:                 4

SP:   A.J. Burnett

LP:   A.J. Nurnett (6-13)


RBIs:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (68)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (50)
Domonic Brown = 1 (53)

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (62)
Grady Sizemore = 1 (14)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (35)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (8-13-14)

Hi everybody,

I have a funny photo this week of Chase and the Phillie Phanatic.  As is usually the case...Chase is all business while the Phanatic is being a bit goofy.  Then again the Phanatic's job is to be goofy so I guess he is all business as well.  In any event...enjoy the photo.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 120: Phillies (53-66) at Angels (68-49)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                2
Los Angeles Angels:                 7

SP:   Jerome Williams

LP:   Antonio Bastardo (5-6)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (73)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (67)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (53)
Chase Utley = 1 (61)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 119: Mets (56-62) at Phillies (53-65)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

New York Mets:                         5
Philadelphia Phillies:                3

SP:   David Buchanan

LP:   David Buchanan (6-6)


RBIs:

Darin Ruf = 2 (4)
Chase Utley = 1 (63)

Home Runs:

Darin Ruf = 1 (2)

Runs Scored:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (34)
Darin Ruf = 1 (4)
Cody Asche = 1 (28)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 118: Mets (56-61) at Phillies (52-65)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

New York Mets:                         6
Philadelphia Phillies:                7

SP:   Kyle Kendrick

WP:   Ken Giles (1-0)


RBIs:

Chase Utley = 3 (62)
Domonic Brown = 2 (52)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (66)
Ryan Howard = 1 (72)

Home Runs:

Chase Utley = 1 (11)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (52)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (61)
Chase Utley = 2 (60)
Grady Sizemore = 1 (13)
Cody Asche = 1 (27)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (61)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Alumni Weekend - Charlie Manuel Wall of Fame Ceremony

Hi everybody,

It is Alumni Weekend down at the ballpark and former Phillies skipper Charlie Manuel was added to the Phillies Wall of Fame in a ceremony last night (August 9th) before the ballgame. Charlie managed the Phillies from 2005-2013. Among his accomplishments were 780-636 record as manager, most wins ever for a Phillies manager, best regular season record in Phillies history of 102-60 in 2011, five straight NL East division titles from 2007-2011, two straight NL Championships in 2008-2009 and the 2008 World Series. Manuel also managed two MVPs (Ryan Howard in 2006 and Jimmy Rollins in 2007) and one CY Young Award Winner (Roy Halladay in 2010).  Congrats Charlie for a well deserved honor!

Charlie greets his old team

Viewing highlights of his career

Doc has his Wall of Fame plaque

Doc greets Charlie

Jim Thome unveils Charlie's plaque on the Wall of Fame

Charlie addresses the fans

Congrats Charlie

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 117: Mets (55-61) at Phillies (52-64)

Hi everybody,

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

New York Mets:                         2
Philadelphia Phillies:                1

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 11th)

SP:   Cole Hamels

LP:   Antonio Bastardo (5-5)


RBIs:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (18)

Home Runs:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (33)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Alumni Weekend - Roy Halladay Bobblehead Night

Hi everybody,

It is Alumni Weekend down at the ballpark and it kicked off last night with Roy Halladay Bobblehead Night.  It was cool enough that the fans got a Halladay bobblehead but the night was even better because Doc was here to throw out the first pitch and thank all the Phillies fans.  It is great to see Doc again and awesome to see the Phillies honor him.  Welcome back, Doc!

Doc addresses the fans

First pitch

Doc and Chooch

Doc tips his cap to the fans

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 116: Mets (54-61) at Phillies (52-63)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

New York Mets:                         5
Philadelphia Phillies:                4

SP:   A.J. Burnett

LP:   A.J. Burnett (6-12)


RBIs:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (65)
Grady Sizemore = 2 (7)
Cody Asche = 1 (37)

Home Runs:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (22)

Runs Scored:

Chase Utley = 1 (58)
Ryan Howard = 1 (52)
Marlon Byrd = 2 (60)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Roberto Hernandez Traded to the Dodgers

Hi everybody,

Phillies starting pitcher Roberto Hernandez was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers yesterday afternoon for either two players to be named later or cash considerations. Hernandez was supposed to start last night's (August 7th) game against the Houston Astros.  He was replaced in the starting lineup by Triple A pitcher Sean O'Sullivan.  O'Sullivan is expected to remain in the starting rotation for the remainder of the season.

I wish Hernandez the best of luck with the Dodgers.  Here are Hernandez's final 2014 pitching stats with the Phillies:

Win-Loss Record:   6-8
ERA:   3.87
Games Started:   20
Game Appearances:   23
Strikeouts:   75
Walks:   55
Hits Allowed:   108
Runs Allowed:   57
Earned Runs Allowed:   52
Home Runs Allowed:   11
Walks Allowed:   55
Innings Pitches:   121.00

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 115: Astros (47-67) at Phillies (51-63)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Houston Astros:                               5
Philadelphia Phillies:                      6

SP:   Sean O'Sullivan

WP:   Mario Hollands (2-1)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (27)


RBIs:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (17)
Cody Asche = 1 (36)
Ryan Howard = 4 (71)

Home Runs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (18)*

* Grand Slam in the 8th

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (51)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (60)
Ryan Howard = 1 (51)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (58)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (32)
Cody Asche = 1 (26)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 114: Astros (47-66) at Phillies (50-63)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Houston Astros:                               3
Philadelphia Phillies:                     10

SP:   David Buchanan

WP:   David Buchanan (6-5)


RBIs:*

Ryan Howard = 2 (67)
Wil Nieves = 1 (5)
David Buchanan = 1 (1)
Chase Utley = 3 (59)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (64)

* Two additional runs scored due to an error

Home Runs:

Chase Utley = 1 (10)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 2 (50)
Jimmy Rollins = 2 (59)
Chase Utley = 2 (57)
Ryan Howard = 1 (50)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (57)
Grady Sizemore = 1 (12)
David Buchanan = 1 (1)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Three Phillies Set MLB Record for Games Played Together

Hi everybody,

Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard made history last night when they played in their 887th regular season game together in the infield. Lets hope all three play many more productive games together.  Congrats Chase, JRoll and Big Piece!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (8-6-14)

Hi everybody,

Hope you are all having a great week.  I found this cool picture of Chase a few weeks ago and have been meaning to use it for the Photo of the Week but kept forgetting about it when it was time to post.  I didn't forget this week so here you go.  Hope you all enjoy it.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 113: Astros (47-65) at Phillies (49-63)

Hi everybody,

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

Houston Astros:                             1
Philadelphia Phillies:                     2

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 15th)

SP:   Kyle Kendrick

WP:   Hector Neris (1-0)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 2 (65)

Home Runs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (17)

Runs Scored:

Ryan Howard = 1 (49)
Grady Sizemore = 1 (11)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 112: Phillies (49-62) at Nationals (59-49)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                     0
Washington Nationals:                  4

SP:   Cole Hamels

LP:   Cole Hamels (6-6)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 111: Phillies (49-61) at Nationals (58-49)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                     0
Washington Nationals:                 11

SP:   A.J. Burnett

LP:   A.J. Burnett (6-11)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Cliff Lee Returns to the DL and is Likely Done for the Season

Hi everybody,

Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee was placed on the disabled list yesterday with a recurring injury to his left elbow (Cliff Lee Placed on the DL).  The injury happened during Thursday's (July 31st) game against the Washington Nationals.  Lee was taken out of the game in the 3rd inning after complaining of pain in his left elbow.  It is believed that Lee is more than likely done for the season.  Although no replacement for Lee has been named yet, it is believed that David Buchanan will be brought up from Triple A to once again join the starting rotation.  Get well Cliff and hopefully be ready for next season.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase