Week 4: Philadelphia Eagles (2-2) Lose To Tennessee Titans (3-1)

Hi everybody,

The Eagles lost to the Titans earlier today 26-23 in OT to even their record at 2-2.  The Birds will play the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday (October 7th) in Philly.  Go Birds!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 162: Braves (90-72) at Phillies (80-82)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Atlanta Braves:                            1
Philadelphia Phillies:                  3

SP:   Ranger Suarez

WP:   Tommy Hunter (5-4)
SV:    Seranthony Dominguez (16)


RBIs:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (60)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (96)
Carlos Santana = 1 (86)

Home Runs:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (15)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (91)
Jose Bautista = 2 (12)


After a hot start and cold finish...the Phillies finish the season with a 80-82 record and that my friends is that.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 161: Braves (90-71) at Phillies (79-82)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Atlanta Braves:                            0
Philadelphia Phillies:                  3

SP:   Aaron Nola

WP:   Aaron Nola (17-6)
SV:    Seranthony Dominguez (15)


RBIs:

Cesar Hernandez = 2 (59)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (71)

Runs Scored:

Jose Bautista = 1 (10)
Scott Kingery = 1 (55)
Nick Williams = 1 (53)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 160: Braves (90-70) at Phillies (78-82)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Friday, September 28th:

Atlanta Braves:                           10
Philadelphia Phillies:                  2

SP:   Jerad Eickhoff

LP:   Jerad Eickhoff (0-1)


RBIs:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (70)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (95)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (34)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (90)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (89)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Coffee Day

Hi everybody,

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

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Month (September 2018)

Hi everybody,

This month's photo is a shot of a Union monument located on Little Round Top.  I can't say for certain but I'm pretty sure it is one of the monuments to the 20th Maine Infantry Regiment.  The 20th Maine was instrumental in protecting the rear of the Union line on Little Round Top during the fierce Confederate attack on July 2nd.

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

Aaron Altherr Done for the Season

Hi everybody,

Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr is done for the season after suffering a ligament tear in his right big toe during Monday night's (September 24th) game against the Colorado Rockies.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Zach Eflin Done for the Season

Hi everybody,

Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin is done for the season after suffering a strained left oblique in Monday night's (September 24th) game against the Colorado Rockies.  Jerad Eickhoff will take Eflin's place in the starting lineup during tomorrow night's (September 28th) game against the Atlanta Braves.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 159: Phillies (78-81) at Rockies (89-70)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                  3
Colorado Rockies:                      5

SP:   Jake Arrieta

LP:   Jake Arrieta (10-11)


RBIs:

Jose Bautista = 1 (6)
Carlos Santana = 2 (85)

Home Runs:

Jose Bautista = 1 (2)
Carlos Santana = 1 (24)

Runs Scored:

Jose Bautista = 1 (9)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (88)
Carlos Santana = 1 (82)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 158: Phillies (78-80) at Rockies (88-70)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                  0
Colorado Rockies:                     14

SP:   Nick Pivetta

LP:   Nick Pivetta (7-14)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 157: Phillies (78-79) at Rockies (87-70)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Tuesday, September 25th:

Philadelphia Phillies:                  3
Colorado Rockies:                     10

SP:   Vincent Velasquez

LP:   Vincent Velasquez (9-12)


RBIs:*

Odubel Herrera = 1 (69)
Scott Kingery = 1 (35)

* An additional run scored in the 6th inning due to a wild pitch

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (89)
Dylan Cozens = 1 (2)
Scott Kingery = 1 (54)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 156: Phillies (78-78) at Rockies (86-70)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Monday, September 24th:

Philadelphia Phillies:                  1
Colorado Rockies:                     10

SP:   Zach Eflin

LP:   Zach Eflin (11-8)


RBIs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (94)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (33)

Runs Scored:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (87)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (9-27-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from last year when my friends got me a Star Wars Phillie Phanatic bobblehead that was available on Star Wars night down at the ballpark.  What a cool item and a great addition to my growing bobblehead collection.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (9-26-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase fielding a ball and getting ready to throw someone out.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Week 3: Philadelphia Eagles (2-1) Beat Indianapolis Colts (1-2)

Hi everybody,

The Eagles beat the Colts earlier today 20-16 to up their record to 2-1.  The Birds will play the Tennessee Titans next Sunday (September 30th) in Nashville.  Go Birds!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Phils Eliminated From Post-Season Play

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to let you know that the Phils were officially eliminated from post-season play after today's game.  This will mark the seventh straight season of not reaching the playoffs after making it five years in a row (with 5-straight NL East Titles) from 2007-2011.  After so much promise early in the year....it stinks how the Phils were unable to seal the deal with a playoff berth.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 155: Phillies (78-77) at Braves (88-68)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   1
Atlanta Braves:                            2

SP:   Aaron Nola

LP:   Aaron Nola (16-6)


RBIs:

Scott Kingery = 1 (34)

Home Runs:

Scott Kingery = 1 (8)

Runs Scored:

Scott Kingery = 1 (53)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Phils Eliminated From NL East Division Race

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to let you know that the Phils were officially eliminated from the the NL East Division race yesterday (September 23rd). This will mark the seventh straight season of not winning the NL East after 5-straight NL East Titles from 2007-2011.  The hardest part of all is the fact that the Phils had a legitimate chance of winning the division this season before going into a horrible losing streak that started in August.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 154: Phillies (78-76) at Braves (87-68)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   3
Atlanta Braves:                            5

SP:   Jake Arrieta

LP:   Jake Arrieta (10-10)


RBIs:

Cesar Hernandez = 2 (57)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (93)

Runs Scored:

Maikel Franco = 1 (47)
Pedro Florimon = 1 (13)
Jose Bautista = 1 (8)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 153: Phillies (78-75) at Braves (86-68)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Friday, September 21st:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   5
Atlanta Braves:                            6

SP:   Nick Pivetta

LP:   Pat Neshek (3-2)


RBIs:

Jose Bautista = 1 (5)
Maikel Franco = 1 (68)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (55)
Wilson Ramos = 2 (17)

Home Runs:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (14)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (88)
Scott Kingery = 1 (52)
Carlos Santana = 1 (81)
Aaron Altherr = 1 (28)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (35)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

London Photo of the Month (September 2018)

Hi everybody,

This month's London photo is a shot of Buckingham Palace taken during the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 152: Phillies (78-74) at Braves (85-68)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   3
Atlanta Braves:                            8

SP:   Vincent Velasquez

LP:   Tommy Hunter (4-4)


RBIs:

Jorge Alfaro = 1 (37)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (68)
Carlos Santana = 1 (83)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (87)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (86)
Asdrubal Cabrera = 1 (20)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 151: Mets (70-82) at Phillies (78-73)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

New York Mets:                           0
Philadelphia Phillies:                 4

SP:   Zach Eflin

WP:   Zach Eflin (11-7)


RBIs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (92)
Odubel Herrera = 2 (67)
Jose Bautista = 1 (4)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (32)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (22)

Runs Scored:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (85)
Carlos Santana = 1 (80)
Wilson Ramos = 1 (9)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (64)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 150: Mets (70-81) at Phillies (77-73)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Tuesday, September 18th:

New York Mets:                           2
Philadelphia Phillies:                 5

SP:   Aaron Nola

WP:   Pat Neshek (3-1)
SV:    Hector Neris (11)


RBIs:

Jorge Alfaro = 3 (36)
Justin Bour = 1 (5)
Wilson Ramos = 1 (15)

Home Runs:

Jorge Alfaro = 1 (10)

Runs Scored:

Carlos Santana = 1 (79)
Aaron Altherr = 1 (27)
Pedro Florimon = 1 (12)
Justin Bour = 1 (6)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (34)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 149: Mets (70-80) at Phillies (76-73)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Monday, September 17th:

New York Mets:                           9
Philadelphia Phillies:                 4

SP:   Jake Arrieta

LP:   Tommy Hunter (4-3)


RBIs:

J.P. Crawford = 3 (12)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (54)

Runs Scored:

Wilson Ramos = 1 (8)
Nick Williams = 1 (52)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (63)
J.P. Crawford = 1 (17)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (9-20-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment was from a few years ago when my friends and I decided to take a September day trip down the Jersey shore.  In this shot I am standing in front of some of the rides on the boardwalk in Ocean City.  I decided against going on any rides but did fill up on some great boardwalk eats.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Pepperoni Pizza Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Pepperoni Pizza Day.  I hope you all get to eat some pepperoni pizza today.

May as well have some slices of sausage too...

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Talk Like A Pirate Day

Arrgh everybody,

I just wanted to wish all ye landlubbers a Happy National Talk Like A Pirate Day!  I hope ye all get to speak like a pirate today!  Shiver me timbers!

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (9-19-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase and Jimmy Rollins celebrating after scoring a run.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Cheeseburger Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Cheeseburger Day!  I hope you all get to enjoy a cheeseburger today.  I certainly am planning on downing a few cheeseburgers to celebrate.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Week 2: Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) Lose To Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0)

Hi everybody,

The Eagles lost to the Buccaneers earlier today 27-21 to even their record at 1-1.  The Birds will play the Indianapolis Colts next Sunday (September 23rd) in Philly.  Go Birds!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 148: Marlins (58-91) at Phillies (76-72)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Miami Marlins:                               6
Philadelphia Phillies:                    4

SP:   Nick Pivetta

LP:   Nick Pivetta (7-13)


RBIs:*

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (53)
Roman Quinn = 2 (12)

* An additional run scored in the 9th inning due to a fielding error

Home Runs:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (13)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (86)
J.P. Crawford = 1 (16)
Aaron Altherr = 1 (26)
Roman Quinn = 1 (13)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 147: Marlins (57-91) at Phillies (76-71)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Miami Marlins:                               4
Philadelphia Phillies:                    5

SP:   Vincent Velasquez

WP:   Luis Garcia (3-1)
SV:    Pat Neshek (5)


RBIs:

Justin Bour = 2 (4)
Cesar Hernandez = 3 (52)

Home Runs:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (12)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (85)
Wilson Ramos = 1 (7)
Carlos Santana = 1 (78)
Asdrubal Cabrera = 1 (19)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (62)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 146: Marlins (57-90) at Phillies (75-71)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Friday, September 14th:

Miami Marlins:                               2
Philadelphia Phillies:                   14

SP:   Zach Eflin

WP:   Zach Eflin (10-7)


RBIs:

Aaron Altherr = 5 (38)
Jose Bautista = 1 (3)
Rhys Hoskins = 2 (91)
Roman Quinn = 3 (10)
Wilson Ramos = 1 (14)
Mitch Walding = 2 (2)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (31)
Aaron Altherr = 2 (8)
Mitch Walding = 1 (1)
Roman Quinn = 1 (2)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (84)
Rhys Hoskins = 2 (84)
Jose Bautista = 3 (7)
Carlos Santana = 3 (77)
Mitch Walding = 1 (1)
Aaron Altherr = 3 (25)
Roman Quinn = 1 (12)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Charleston Photo of the Month (September 2018)

Hi everybody,

This month's Charleston photo was taken on the start of my first trip to Charleston in 2012.  This photo is of the legendary town of South of the Border.  SotB is a few hours north of Charleston but since seeing it is part of my Charleston experience...I decided to share this pic with you.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 145: Nationals (74-72) at Phillies (74-71)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Washington Nationals:                  5
Philadelphia Phillies:                     1

SP:   Aaron Nola

LP:   Aaron Nola (16-5)


RBIs:

J.P. Crawford = 1 (9)

Home Runs:

J.P. Crawford = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

J.P. Crawford = 1 (15)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 144: Nationals (73-72) at Phillies (74-70)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Tuesday, September 11th:* **

Washington Nationals:                  7
Philadelphia Phillies:                     6

*   Game 2 of Double Header
** Extra Innings (Game ended in the 10th)

SP:   Jake Arrieta

LP:   Yacksel Rios (3-2)


RBIs:

Jose Bautista = 1 (2)
Asdrubal Cabrera = 1 (15)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (49)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (89)
Wilson Ramos = 2 (13)

Home Runs:

Jose Bautista = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (83)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (82)
Nick Williams = 1 (51)
Jose Bautista = 1 (4)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (61)
Asdrubal Cabrera = 1 (18)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 143: Nationals (72-72) at Phillies (74-69)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Tuesday, September 11th:*

Washington Nationals:                  3
Philadelphia Phillies:                     1

* Game 1 of Double Header

SP:   Nick Pivetta

LP:   Nick Pivetta (7-12)


RBIs:

Maikel Franco = 1 (67)

Runs Scored:

Carlos Santana = 1 (74)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (9-13-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from the early days of my blog when I briefly did Root Beer Reviews.  Although the reviews didn't stick around too long, I still enjoy a bottle or two of root beer from time to time.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Peanut Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Peanut Day!  I hope that all of you that aren't allergic to peanuts gets to enjoy some today.  I'm gonna enjoy my peanuts as part of a PB&J sammich!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (9-12-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase running the bases.  If I had to take a guess...I would bet that he scored.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Video Game Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Video Game Day!  I hope you all get a chance to play some video games today!  I think I'll play some Dead Island with my pal Daryl Dixon.

Daryl is pretty good at killing walkers...I mean zombies

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

9-11-2001