2021 NL East May Standings

Hi everybody,

Here are the NL East standings as of May 31st:

NL East                                    W         L       PCT        GB

New York Mets                        26        20      .565         --

Atlanta Braves                        25        26      .490        3.5

Philadelphia Phillies              25         29      .463         5

Miami Marlins                         24         28      .462         5

Washington Nationals            21        29      .420         7

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 54: Phillies (25-29) at Reds (24-28)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                 1
Cincinnati Reds:                        11

SP:   Vince Velasquez

LP:   Vince Velasquez (2-1)

RBIs:

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (19)

Runs Scored:

Jean Segura = 1 (18)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

National Smile Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Smile Day.  Hope you are all flashing those pearly whites toofs today.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Memorial Day

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day.  I also want to thank all the members of the Armed Forces, both past and present, for your service to our great country.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 53: Phillies (25-28) at Rays (34-20)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:               2
Tampa Bay Rays:                     6

SP:   Zach Eflin

LP:   Zach Eflin (2-5)

RBIs:

Brad Miller = 1 (15)

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (18)

Runs Scored:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (12)

Jean Segura = 1 (17)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 52: Phillies (25-27) at Rays (33-20)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:               3
Tampa Bay Rays:                     5

SP:   Zack Wheeler

LP:   Sam Coonrod (0-2)

RBIs:

Matt Joyce = 1 (2)

Ronald Torreyes = 2 (6)

Home Runs:

Matt Joyce = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (11)

Roman Quinn = 1 (8)

Matt Joyce = 1 (3)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Month (May 2021)

Hi everybody,

This month's Gettysburg photo is a shot of the North Carolina Memorial.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

National Hamburger Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Hamburger Day!  I hope you all get to enjoy a hamburger today.  I certainly am planning on having a few burgers to celebrate this special day.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 51: Phillies (25-26) at Marlins (24-26)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   3
Miami Marlins:                              2

SP:   Spencer Howard

WP:   Jose Alvarado (4-0)

SV:    Hector Neris (9)

RBIs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (31)

Matt Joyce = 1 (1)

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (4)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (11)

Runs Scored:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (30)

Odubel Herrera = 2 (10)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (5-27-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is just a shot of me several years back chillin' on a deck in the Outer Banks.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 50: Phillies (24-26) at Marlins (24-25)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   2
Miami Marlins:                              4

SP:   Aaron Nola

LP:   Sam Coonrod (0-1)

RBIs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (30)

Brad Miller = 1 (14)

Runs Scored:

Jean Segura = 1 (16)

Roman Quinn = 1 (7)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (5-26-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase making another amazing play in the field.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 49: Phillies (24-25) at Marlins (23-25)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   2
Miami Marlins:                              0

SP:   Vince Velasquez

WP:   Vince Velasquez (2-0)

SV:    Hector Neris (8)

RBIs:

Rhys Hoskins = 2 (29)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (10)

Runs Scored:

Brad Miller = 1 (18)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (29)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

National Wine Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Wine Day!  I hope you all have a good time drinking some wine...just make sure you are at least 21 years old.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 48: Phillies (23-25) at Marlins (23-24)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   6
Miami Marlins:                              9

SP:   Zach Eflin

LP:   Zach Eflin (2-4)

RBIs:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (9)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (27)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (21)

Brad Miller = 1 (13)

Jean Segura = 1 (12)

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (3)

Home Runs:

Brad Miller = 1 (5)

Runs Scored:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (22)

Jean Segura = 1 (15)

Brad Miller = 2 (17)

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (2)

Nick Maton = 1 (9)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 47: Red Sox (29-19) at Phillies (23-24)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Boston Red Sox:                         2
Philadelphia Phillies:                  6

SP:   Zack Wheeler

WP:   Zack Wheeler (4-2)

RBIs:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (8)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (26)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (20)

Brad Miller = 3 (12)

Home Runs:

Brad Miller = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (8)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (28)

Alec Bohm = 1 (18)

Brad Miller = 2 (15)

Andrew Knapp = 1 (7)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 46: Red Sox (29-18) at Phillies (22-24)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Boston Red Sox:                         4
Philadelphia Phillies:                  3

SP:   Spencer Howard

LP:   Spencer Howard (0-1)

RBIs:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (7)

Rhys Hoskins = 2 (25)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (9)

Runs Scored:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (27)

Brad Miller = 1 (13)

Rafael Marchan = 1 (1)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 45: Red Sox (28-18) at Phillies (22-23)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Boston Red Sox:                        11
Philadelphia Phillies:                  3

SP:   Aaron Nola

LP:   Aaron Nola (3-4)

RBIs:

Alec Bohm = 1 (24)

Jean Segura = 2 (11)

Home Runs:

Jean Segura = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (21)

Jean Segura = 2 (14)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

London Photo of the Month (May 2021)

Hi everybody,

This month's London photo is a shot of a street near the Palace of Westminster.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

National Pizza Party Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Pizza Party Day.  I hope you all get to have a pizza party and eat some pizza pies today.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 44: Marlins (20-23) at Phillies (22-22)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Miami Marlins:                               6
Philadelphia Phillies:                    0

SP:   David Hale

LP:   David Hale (0-2)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (5-20-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from a few years back when I was enjoying some Pumpkin Bites from Trader Joe's.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 43: Marlins (19-23) at Phillies (22-21)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Miami Marlins:                               3
Philadelphia Phillies:                    1

SP:   Zach Eflin

LP:   Zach Eflin (2-3)

RBIs:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (19)

Home Runs:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (7)

Runs Scored:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (20)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (5-19-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase that looks to be a promotional photo taken by the Phillies.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 42: Marlins (18-23) at Phillies (22-20)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Miami Marlins:                               3
Philadelphia Phillies:                    8

SP:   Zack Wheeler

WP:   Archie Bradley (1-1)

RBIs:

Alec Bohm = 1 (23)

Bryce Harper = 2 (13)

Nick Maton = 1 (8)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (18)

Jean Segura = 1 (9)

Ronald Torreyes = 2 (2)

Runs Scored:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (19)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (26)

Alec Bohm = 1 (17)

Odubel Herrera = 1 (7)

Andrew Knapp = 1 (6)

Nick Maton = 2 (8)

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (1)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 41: Phillies (21-20) at Blue Jays (22-17)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                8
Toronto Blue Jays:                   10

SP:   Chase Anderson

LP:   Chase Anderson (2-4)

RBIs:

Alec Bohm = 1 (22)

Odubel Herrera = 1 (6)

Nick Maton = 4 (7)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (17)

Brad Miller = 1 (9)

Home Runs:

Nick Maton = 2 (2)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (6)

Runs Scored:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (18)

Jean Segura = 1 (12)

Alec Bohm = 1 (16)

Brad Miller = 2 (12)

Odubel Herrera = 1 (6)

Nick Maton = 2 (6)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 40: Phillies (21-19) at Blue Jays (21-17)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:               0
Toronto Blue Jays:                   4

SP:   Aaron Nola

LP:   Aaron Nola (3-3)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Armed Forces Day

Hi everybody,

Today is Armed Forces Day and I just wanted to say thanks to all the men and women who have ever served for their service to this great country of ours.  You can never be thanked enough for all you do and have done.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 39: Phillies (21-18) at Blue Jays (20-17)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:               5
Toronto Blue Jays:                   1

SP:   Vince Velasquez

WP:   Connor Brogdon (4-1)

RBIs:

Alec Bohm = 1 (21)

Rhys Hoskins = 3 (23)

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (17)

Runs Scored:

Jean Segura = 1 (11)

Bryce Harper = 1 (25)

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (16)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (25)

Andrew Knapp = 1 (5)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Charleston Photo of the Month (May 2021)

Hi everybody,

This month's Charleston photo is a shot of St. Michael's Episcopal Church at night.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 38: Phillies (20-18) at Nationals (14-19)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                       1
Washington Nationals:                    5

SP:   Zach Eflin

LP:   Zach Eflin (2-2)

* Run scored in the 1st inning (Stolen Base)

Runs Scored:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (17)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (5-13-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from a few years back when my friends got me some sweet potato pies to bring home from a Bojangles' in Virginia.  Those were some good pies.  I need to go on the road again someday soon to get my hands on some chow from Bojangles'.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 37: Phillies (20-17) at Nationals (13-19)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                       5
Washington Nationals:                    2

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 10th)

SP:   Zack Wheeler

WP:   Jose Alvarado (3-0)

SV:    Hector Neris (7)

RBIs:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (5)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (20)

Andrew Knapp = 2 (9)

Nick Maton = 1 (3)

Home Runs:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (2)

Runs Scored:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (16)

Bryce Harper = 1 (24)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (24)

Nick Maton = 1 (4)

Odubel Herrera = 1 (5)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (5-12-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase getting on base after either a hit or walk.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 36: Phillies (19-17) at Nationals (13-18)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                       6
Washington Nationals:                    2

SP:   Chase Anderson

WP:   Chase Anderson (2-3)

RBIs:

Alec Bohm = 1 (20)

Bryce Harper = 1 (11)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (19)

Andrew Knapp = 2 (7)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (16)

Home Runs:

Bryce Harper = 1 (7)

Runs Scored:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (15)

Bryce Harper = 2 (23)

Odubel Herrera = 2 (4)

Alec Bohm = 1 (15)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 35: Phillies (18-17) at Braves (17-17)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   1
Atlanta Braves:                             6

SP:   Aaron Nola

LP:   Aaron Nola (3-2)

RBIs:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (15)

Home Runs:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (5)

Runs Scored:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (14)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 34: Phillies (18-16) at Braves (16-17)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   7
Atlanta Braves:                             8

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 12th)

SP:   Vince Velasquez

LP:   Enyel De Los Santos (0-1)

RBIs:*

Alec Bohm = 1 (19)

Nick Maton = 1 (2)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (14)

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (16)

Jean Segura = 1 (8)

* Two additional runs scored in the 12th inning (Throwing Error)

Home Runs:

Jean Segura = 1 (2)

Runs Scored:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (13)

Jean Segura = 1 (10)

Andrew Knapp = 1 (4)

Bryce Harper = 1 (21)

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (15)

Brad Miller = 1 (10)

Scott Kingery = 1 (1)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Happy Mother's Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish all the Moms out there a very Happy Mother's Day.  I hope you all have a very special day.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 33: Phillies (18-15) at Braves (15-17)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   12
Atlanta Braves:                             2

SP:   Zach Eflin

WP:   Zach Eflin (2-1)

RBIs:

Alec Bohm = 2 (18)

Odubel Herrera = 4 (4)

Andrew McCutchen = 2 (13)

J.T. Realmuto = 2 (15)

Jean Segura = 2 (7)

Home Runs:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (1)

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Rhys Hoskins = 2 (23)

Bryce Harper = 2 (20)

J.T. Realmuto = 2 (14)

Alec Bohm = 1 (14)

Didi Gregorius = 2 (10)

Jean Segura = 2 (9)

Odubel Herrera = 1 (2)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Jean Segura Returns from the IL

Hi everybody,

Phillies second baseman Jean Segura was reactivated from the IL (Injured List) before tonight's game against the Atlanta Braves.  Segura has been on the IL since April 21st with a right quad strain.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 32: Brewers (17-15) at Phillies (17-15)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Milwaukee Brewers:        0
Philadelphia Phillies:       2

SP:   Zack Wheeler

WP:   Zack Wheeler (3-2)

RBIs:

Alec Bohm = 1 (16)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (18)

Home Runs:

Alec Bohm = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (12)

Alec Bohm = 1 (13)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (5-6-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is for a few years back when my friends got me some Krispy Kreme Chocolate Pies.  Those were some tasty treats but unfortunately Krispy Kreme no longer sells them.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 31: Brewers (17-14) at Phillies (16-15)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Milwaukee Brewers:        4
Philadelphia Phillies:       5

SP:   Chase Anderson

WP:   Brandon Kintzler (2-1)

SV:    Jose Alvarado (2)

RBIs:

Didi Gregorius = 4 (22)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (17)

Home Runs:

Didi Gregorius = 1 (4)*

* Grand Slam (1st inning)

Runs Scored:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (11)

Brad Miller = 1 (9)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (21)

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (12)

Didi Gregorius = 1 (9)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Happy Cinco de Mayo

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everyone a happy and safe Cinco de Mayo!  I hope you all have a fun day!

Talk to you soon,

Pequeño Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (5-5-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a cool shot of Chase posing with his bat.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 30: Brewers (17-13) at Phillies (15-15)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Milwaukee Brewers:        5
Philadelphia Phillies:       6

SP:   Aaron Nola

WP:   Aaron Nola (3-1)

SV:    Sam Coonrod (2)

RBIs:

Didi Gregorius = 1 (18)

Andrew McCutchen = 2 (11)

Brad Miller = 3 (8)

Home Runs:

Andrew McCutchen = 2 (4)

Brad Miller = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Andrew McCutchen = 2 (10)

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (11)

Alec Bohm = 1 (12)

Didi Gregorius = 1 (8)

Brad Miller = 1 (8)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Star Wars Day

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to wish you all a happy Star Wars Day!  May the Fourth be with you on this special day!

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 29: Brewers (17-12) at Phillies (14-15)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Milwaukee Brewers:        3
Philadelphia Phillies:       4

SP:   Vince Velasquez

WP:   Vince Velasquez (1-0)

SV:    Hector Neris (6)

RBIs:

Roman Quinn = 1 (2)

J.T. Realmuto = 2 (13)

Vince Velasquez = 1 (1)

Home Runs:

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Brad Miller = 1 (7)

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (10)

Odubel Herrera = 1 (1)

Roman Quinn = 1 (6)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

National Paranormal Day

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Paranormal Day!  If you get the chance...watch a spooky ghost show on the Travel Channel sometime today.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase