National Coffee Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a very happy National Coffee Day!  Hope you all get to enjoy a great cup of Joe today....and maybe a couple donuts!!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (9-28-17)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is the last installment of Fried Chicken Month.  This photo was taken at a Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits in Virginia while my friends and I were driving to the Outer Banks for vacation in 2013.  Bojangles' has some of the best fried chicken around in addition to delicious chicken sammiches and biscuits.  That was a good meal.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Drink Beer Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everyone a happy National Drink Beer Day!  I hope all you adults get a chance to have a cold one sometime today...but do drink responsibly.

I hear the best place to get a great beer at is LC's Saloon.  What a classy joint LC's is plus the bartender/owner is one of smartest and best looking guys around. :-)

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 159: Nationals (95-62) at Phillies (63-95)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Washington Nationals:                      5
Philadelphia Phillies:                        7

SP:   Mark Leiter Jr.

WP:   Yacksel Rios (1-0)
SV:    Hector Neris (26)


RBIs:*

Jorge Alfaro = 2 (13)
Aaron Altherr = 2 (63)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (53)

* Two additional runs scored in the 2nd inning (Double Play) and
   8th inning (Fielders Choice)

Runs Scored:

Nick Williams = 1 (42)
Rhys Hoskins = 2 (36)
Aaron Altherr = 2 (57)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (65)
Ty Kelly = 1 (11)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (9-27-17)

Hi everybody,

With the Phillies season winding down this week....I figured I'd share a photo of Chase tipping his cap to the Phils 2017 Season.  As for Chase's season, it will continue into the playoffs where I wish him well.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 158: Nationals (95-61) at Phillies (62-95)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Washington Nationals:                      1
Philadelphia Phillies:                        4

SP:   Jake Thompson

WP:   Jake Thompson (3-2)
SV:    Hector Neris (25)


RBIs:

Tommy Joseph = 1 (69)
Cameron Rupp = 2 (34)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (47)

Runs Scored:

Freddy Galvis = 2 (69)
Aaron Altherr = 1 (55)
Tommy Joseph = 1 (51)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 157: Nationals (94-61) at Phillies (62-94)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Washington Nationals:                      3
Philadelphia Phillies:                        1

SP:   Aaron Nola

LP:   Aaron Nola (12-11)


RBIs:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (52)

Home Runs:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (14)

Runs Scored:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (64)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Returning to the Postseason

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate my hero and former Phils 2nd baseman Chase Utley for reaching the postseason for a third year in a row with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  The Dodgers captured the NL West Title this past weekend and is the third straight year they have won it with Chase on the team (2015-2017) and five season in a row total (2013-2017).  Congrats again Chase and good luck in the postseason.  I'll be rooting for you.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 156: Phillies (61-94) at Braves (70-83)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   2
Atlanta Braves:                             0

SP:   Nick Pivetta

WP:   Nick Pivetta (7-10)
SV:    Hector Neris (24)


RBIs:

Maikel Franco = 1 (70)
Aaron Altherr = 1 (61)

Home Runs:

Maikel Franco = 1 (21)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (82)
Maikel Franco = 1 (63)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 155: Phillies (61-93) at Braves (69-83)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Saturday, September 23rd:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   2
Atlanta Braves:                             4

SP:   Henderson Alvarez

LP:   Luis Garcia (2-5)


RBIs:*

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (46)

* An additional run scored in the 5th inning due to a passed ball

Runs Scored:

Nick Williams = 1 (41)
Maikel Franco =1 (62)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 154: Phillies (61-92) at Braves (68-83)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Friday, September 22nd:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   2
Atlanta Braves:                             7

SP:   Ben Lively

LP:   Ben Lively (3-7)


RBIs:

Nick Williams = 2 (52)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (81)
Cameron Perkins = 1 (9)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Month (September 2017)

Hi everybody,

This month's photo is of the monument to the First Vermont Brigade.  The Brigade was held in reserve during the Battle of Gettysburg (stationed near Little Round Top) but during the course of the Civil War had the highest casualty count in the history of the United States Army.  Here is a link to learn more about the actions of the First Vermont Brigade during the Civil War:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Vermont_Brigade

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Phanatic Attempts to Woo Dodgers Sideline Reporter Alanna Rizzo

Hi everybody,

Throughout the Phillies-Dodgers series, the Phillie Phanatic has been attempting to woo Dodgers sideline reporter Alanna Rizzo (Phillie Phanatic Finally Got A Date With Alanna Rizzo).  The Phanatic used his incredible charm throughout the series but Ms. Rizzo seemed uninterested.

Photo by Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama on Twitter)

Photo by Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama on Twitter)

 

Photo by Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama on Twitter)

Photo by Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama on Twitter)

Photo by Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama on Twitter)

The Phanatic finally got Ms. Rizzo to agree to a lunch date with the best mascot in baseball yesterday and he went all out on trying to impress her.

Photo by Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama on Twitter)

Unfortunately things went downhill for the Phanatic from there.

Whoops...

True love???

Not sure if the Phanatic will get another date but Alanna Rizzo was definitely a good sport.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 153: Dodgers (96-56) at Phillies (61-91)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

Los Angeles Dodgers:                    5
Philadelphia Phillies:                      4

SP:   Mark Leiter Jr.

LP:   Ricardo Pinto (1-2)


RBIs:

Nick Williams = 2 (50)
Rhys Hoskins = 2 (45)

Home Runs:

Nick Williams = 1 (11)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 2 (80)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (67)
Nick Williams = 1 (40)


Chase didn't have any hits but he's still my hero.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (9-21-17)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is another chapter of Fried Chicken Month and is picture of the rainy day that I was in Thurmont, Maryland.  Thurmont is important because they have a Roy Rogers...which has some of the best fried chicken around.  You can be certain that I ate a lot of chicken on that otherwise dreary day.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 152: Dodgers (96-55) at Phillies (60-91)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Los Angeles Dodgers:                    5
Philadelphia Phillies:                      7

SP:   Jake Thompson

WP:   Luis Garcia (2-4)
SV:    Hector Neris (23)


RBIs:

Tommy Joseph = 2 (68)
Andrew Knapp = 1 (13)
Aaron Altherr = 4 (60)

Home Runs:

Aaron Altherr = 1 (19)
Tommy Joseph = 1 (22)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (78)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (66)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (34)
Aaron Altherr = 2 (54)
Tommy Joseph = 2 (50)


Chase hit a triple, scored a run and got an RBI

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (9-20-17)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase fielding a ball just as he's about to throw to either first or second base.  It's even possible that this could have even been a part of a double play.  I think that I'm just going to assume it was.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 151: Dodgers (96-54) at Phillies (59-91)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Los Angeles Dodgers:                    2
Philadelphia Phillies:                      6

SP:   Aaron Nola

WP:   Aaron Nola (12-10)


RBIs:

Rhys Hoskins = 4 (43)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (51)
Aaron Altherr = 1 (56)

Home Runs:

Aaron Altherr = 1 (18)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 2 (77)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (63)
Aaron Altherr = 1 (52)
J.P. Crawford = 1 (6)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (10)


Chase had one hit and one RBI.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 150: Dodgers (96-53) at Phillies (58-91)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Los Angeles Dodgers:                    3
Philadelphia Phillies:                      4

SP:   Nick Pivetta

WP:   Nick Pivetta (6-10)
SV:    Hector Neris (22)


RBIs:

Aaron Altherr = 4 (55)

Home Runs:

Aaron Altherr = 1 (17)*

* Grand Slam in the 6th inning

Runs Scored:

Ty Kelly = 1 (10)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (65)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (33)
Aaron Altherr = 1 (51)


Chase didn't have any hits but he's still my hero.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Phils to Face Chase Utley For Four Game Series in Philly

Hi everybody,

The Phils continue their home stand with a four game series against the Dodgers and my hero Chase Utley.  I'm sure Chase will receive a warm welcome from the fans and I will be cheering him on as always.  I hope Chase does well but the Phillies still win all four games.

I'll always prefer seeing Chase in our colors...

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 149: Athletics (65-83) at Phillies (58-90)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Oakland Athletics:                     6
Philadelphia Phillies:                 3

SP:   Henderson Alvarez

LP:   Henderson Alvarez (0-1)


RBIs:*

Maikel Franco = 2 (69)

* An additional run scored in the 1st inning due to a fielding error

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (75)
J.P. Crawford = 1 (5)
Aaron Altherr = 1 (50)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 148: Athletics (65-82) at Phillies (57-90)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Oakland Athletics:                     3
Philadelphia Phillies:                 5

SP:   Ben Lively

WP:   Victor Arano (1-0)
SV:    Hector Neris (21)


RBIs:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (31)
J.P. Crawford = 2 (6)
Jorge Alfaro = 2 (11)

Home Runs:

Jorge Alfaro = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Odubel Herrera = 2 (62)
J.P. Crawford = 1 (4)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (9)
Ty Kelly = 1 (9)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 147: Athletics (64-82) at Phillies (57-89)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Friday, September 15th:

Oakland Athletics:                     4
Philadelphia Phillies:                 0

SP:   Mark Leiter Jr.

LP:   Mark Leiter Jr. (3-6)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 146: Marlins (68-77) at Phillies (56-89)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Miami Marlins:                               0
Philadelphia Phillies:                   10 

SP:   Jake Thompson

WP:   Jake Thompson (2-2)


RBIs:*

Jorge Alfaro = 1 (9)
Freddy Galvis = 2 (61)
Rhys Hoskins = 2 (39)
J.P. Crawford = 2 (4)
Cameron Perkins = 1 (8)

* Two additional runs scored in the 1st inning due to throwing errors

Home Runs:

Jorge Alfaro = 1 (3)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (12)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (18)
Cameron Perkins = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 2 (74)
Freddy Galvis = 2 (64)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (60)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (32)
Nick Williams = 1 (39)
Maikel Franco = 1 (61)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (8)
Cameron Perkins = 1 (8)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 145: Marlins (68-76) at Phillies (55-89)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Miami Marlins:                               1
Philadelphia Phillies:                   8 

SP:   Aaron Nola

WP:   Aaron Nola (11-10)


RBIs:

Rhys Hoskins = 3 (37)
Aaron Altherr = 1 (51)
Maikel Franco = 1 (67)
Odubel Herrera = 2 (50)
Nick Williams = 1 (48)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (17)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (13)

Runs Scored:

Odubel Herrera = 2 (59)
Freddy Galvis = 2 (62)
Rhys Hoskins = 2 (31)
Aaron Altherr = 1 (49)
Aaron Nola = 1 (3)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (9-14-17)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment continues Fried Chicken Month with a photo of some delicious Royal Farms fried chicken.  My friends and I discovered this delicious chicken during a road trip into Delaware and now we are sure to pick some up every time we visit the First State.

Lucky for us...Royal Farms is expanding so soon we will not have to travel as far to get this great meal as there will be locations around Philly and in South Jersey.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (9-13-17)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is just a cool shot of Chase that I found.  Not sure what he's doing but I still think it is a picture worthy of the Photo of the Week.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Andrew Knapp Returns from the DL

Hi everybody,

Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp returned from the DL (Disabled List) before last night's (September 12th) game against the Miami Marlins.  Knapp has been on the DL since August 7th with an injury to his right hand.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Phillies Claim Mariners Relief Pitcher Zac Curtis Off Waivers

Hi everybody,

The Phillies claimed left-handed relief pitcher Zac Curtis off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on Monday (September 11th).  The Phillies are responsible for the remainder of Curtis's 2017 salary and he is expected to join the team in Philly before tonight's game against the Miami Marlins.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 144: Marlins (68-75) at Phillies (54-89)

Hi everybody,

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

Miami Marlins:                               8
Philadelphia Phillies:                   9

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 15th)

SP:   Nick Pivetta

WP:   Edubray Ramos (2-7)


RBIs:

Aaron Altherr = 1 (50)
Nick Williams = 2 (47)
Rhys Hoskins = 2 (34)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (8)
J.P. Crawford = 1 (2)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (59)
Hyun Soo Kim = 1 (4)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 2 (16)

Runs Scored:

Odubel Herrera = 2 (57)
Aaron Altherr = 1 (48)
Rhys Hoskins = 2 (29)
Nick Williams = 1 (38)
Maikel Franco = 1 (60)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (7)
J.P. Crawford = 1 (3)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

9-11-2001

Phils Eliminated From Post-Season Play

Uggh...

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to let you know that the Phils were officially eliminated from post-season play this weekend.  This will mark the sixth straight season of not reaching the playoffs after making it five years in a row (with 5-straight NL East Titles) from 2007-2011. Even though we assumed since the beginning of the season that this was going to happen, it still stinks.

Sigh...

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 143: Phillies (54-88) at Nationals (87-55)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                       2
Washington Nationals:                    3

SP:   Ben Lively

LP:   Ben Lively (3-6)


RBIs:

Nick Williams = 2 (45)

Runs Scored:

J.P. Crawford = 1 (2)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (55)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 142: Phillies (53-88) at Nationals (87-54)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                       5
Washington Nationals:                    4

SP:   Mark Leiter Jr.

WP:   Mark Leiter Jr. (3-5)
SV:    Hector Neris (20)


RBIs:

Rhys Hoskins = 2 (32)
Maikel Franco = 1 (66)
Cameron Rupp = 1 (32)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (30)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (14)
Maikel Franco = 1 (20)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (72)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (27)
Maikel Franco = 2 (59)
Hyun Soo Kim = 1 (9)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 141: Phillies (53-87) at Nationals (86-54)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Friday, September 8th:

Philadelphia Phillies:                       10
Washington Nationals:                    11

SP:   Jake Thompson

LP:   Jake Thompson (1-2)


RBIs:

Nick Williams = 3 (43)
J.P. Crawford = 1 (1)
Rhys Hoskins = 3 (30)
Maikel Franco = 3 (65)

Home Runs:

Nick Williams = 1 (10)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (13)
Maikel Franco = 1 (19)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (71)
Odubel Herrera = 2 (54)
Rhys Hoskins = 3 (26)
Nick Williams = 2 (37)
Maikel Franco = 1 (57)
Hyun Soo Kim = 1 (8)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Charleston Photo of the Month (September 2017)

Hi everybody,

This month's Charleston photo is another picture of St. Philip's Episcopal Church.  St. Philip's is just one of many churches in Charleston and is why the city is known as The Holy City.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Cameron Rupp Named Phillies 2017 Nominee for Roberto Clemente Award

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to congratulate Cameron Rupp for being named as the Phillies nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award (which is awarded during the World Series).  The award is presented to the player who best represents the game of baseball both on the field with sportsmanship and off the field with charitable work.  This is the first time that Rupp has been named the Phillies nominee.  Congrats again, Pavo!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase