2021 NL East July Standings

Hi everybody,

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

NL East                                    W         L       PCT        GB

New York Mets                        55        48       .534         --

Atlanta Braves                        52        53       .495         4

Philadelphia Phillies               51        53      .490        4.5

Washington Nationals            48        56      .462        7.5

Miami Marlins                          44        60      .423       11.5

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 104: Phillies (51-53) at Pirates (40-64)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                     2
Pittsburgh Pirates:                         3

SP:   Aaron Nola

LP:   Jose Alvarado (6-1)

RBIs:

Bryce Harper = 1 (38)

Aaron Nola = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (39)

Brad Miller = 1 (31)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 103: Phillies (51-52) at Pirates (39-64)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                     0
Pittsburgh Pirates:                         7

SP:   Vince Velasquez

LP:   Vince Velasquez (3-6)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Month (July 2021)

Hi everybody,

This month's Gettysburg photo is a shot of the path that leads to the summit of Little Round Top.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 102: Nationals (47-55) at Phillies (51-51)

Hi everybody,

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

Washington Nationals:                   8
Philadelphia Phillies:                     11

* Game 2 of 7 Inning Double Header

** Extra Innings (Game ended in the 8th)

SP:   Christopher Sanchez

WP:   Ranger Suarez (5-3)

RBIs:

Alec Bohm = 2 (43)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (63)

Andrew McCutchen = 2 (58)

Brad Miller = 4 (29)

J.T. Realmuto = 2 (42)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (23)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (20)

Alec Bohm = 1 (7)

Brad Miller = 1 (10)***

*** Walk-off Grand Slam Home Run

Runs Scored:

Jean Segura = 2 (41)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (58)

Aaron Nola = 1 (3)

Brad Miller = 2 (30)

Andrew McCutchen = 2 (55)

Alec Bohm = 2 (39)

Rafael Marchan = 1 (3)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 101: Nationals (47-54) at Phillies (50-51)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:*

Washington Nationals:                   3
Philadelphia Phillies:                      1

* Game 1 of 7 Inning Double Header

SP:   Zack Wheeler

LP:   Zack Wheeler (8-6)

RBIs:

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (40)

Home Runs:

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (11)

Runs Scored:

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (38)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (7-29-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment was from 2012 during my first ever visit to Charleston, SC.  In this shot I am hanging out down by Rainbow Row near The Battery.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

National Chicken Wing Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Chicken Wing Day!  I hope you all get to enjoy some chicken wings today.  Unfortunately I don't have a picture of me eating any chicken wings so here I am chowing down on some KFC.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (7-28-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase playing a rehab game for the Reading Fighting Phils.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 100: Nationals (46-54) at Phillies (50-50)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Washington Nationals:                   6
Philadelphia Phillies:                      4

SP:   Matt Moore

LP:   Matt Moore (0-3)

RBIs:

Bryce Harper = 2 (37)

Odubel Herrera = 1 (27)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (56)

Home Runs:

Bryce Harper = 1 (16)*

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (19)

* Inside-the-Park Home Run (5th inning)

Runs Scored:

Jean Segura = 1 (39)

Bryce Harper = 1 (54)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (53)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (57)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Happy Birthday Krispy Kreme

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish a Happy Birthday to Krispy Kreme...one of my favorite places to eat.  Thanks for all the great doughnuts that I have enjoyed over the years.

About to chow down with my pal Little Sherlock...

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National New Jersey Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to with everyone a Happy National New Jersey Day!  If you don't live in New Jersey...please visit the Garden State.  I think you will have a great time.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 99: Nationals (45-54) at Phillies (50-49)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Washington Nationals:                   5
Philadelphia Phillies:                      6

SP:   Spencer Howard

WP:   Archie Bradley (5-1)

RBIs:

Rhys Hoskins = 3 (62)

Andrew McCutchen = 3 (55)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (22)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (18)*

* Walk-off Home Run

Runs Scored:

Jean Segura = 1 (38)

Bryce Harper = 2 (53)

Andrew McCutchen = 2 (52)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (56)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 98: Braves (48-50) at Phillies (49-49)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Atlanta Braves:                              1
Philadelphia Phillies:                    2

SP:   Aaron Nola

WP:   Aaron Nola (7-6)

SV:    Ranger Suarez (4)

RBIs:

Jean Segura = 1 (33)

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (24)

Runs Scored:

Jean Segura = 1 (37)

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (19)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 97: Braves (48-49) at Phillies (48-49)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Atlanta Braves:                             15
Philadelphia Phillies:                    3

SP:   Vince Velasquez

LP:   Vince Velasquez (3-5)

RBIs:

Didi Gregorius = 1 (28)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (59)

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (23)

Runs Scored:

Bryce Harper = 1 (51)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (50)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (55)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

National Tequila Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Tequila Day.  I hope that you get to enjoy some tequila today...if you are at least 21 years old.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 96: Braves (47-49) at Phillies (48-48)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Atlanta Braves:                              1
Philadelphia Phillies:                    5

SP:   Zack Wheeler

WP:   Zack Wheeler (8-5)

RBIs:*

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (58)

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (39)

Jean Segura = 2 (32)

* An additional run scored in the 5th inning (Stolen Base Home)

Home Runs:

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (10)

Runs Scored:

J.T. Realmuto = 2 (37)

Bryce Harper = 1 (50)**

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (18)

Luke Williams = 1 (7)

** Stolen Base Home

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

London Photo of the Month (July 2021)

Hi everybody,

This month's London photo is a shot of the British Union Jack taken from inside Tower Bridge.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 95: Braves (47-48) at Phillies (47-48)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Atlanta Braves:                              7
Philadelphia Phillies:                    2

SP:   Matt Moore

LP:   Matt Moore (0-2)

RBIs:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (26)

Jean Segura = 1 (30)

Runs Scored:

Didi Gregorius = 1 (21)

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (17)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (7-22-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from 2012 during my first ever visit to Charleston, SC.  The photo was taken on the ferry ride to historic Fort Sumter.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 94: Phillies (47-47) at Yankees (50-44)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game*

Philadelphia Phillies:                5

New York Yankees:                   6

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 10th)

SP:   Spencer Howard

LP:   Ranger Suarez (4-3)

RBIs:**

Bryce Harper = 1 (35)

Jean Segura = 1 (29)

Luke Williams = 2 (6)

** An additional run scored in the 8th inning (Wild Pitch)

Home Runs:

Jean Segura = 1 (5)

Runs Scored:

Jean Segura = 1 (36)

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (35)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (54)

Didi Gregorius = 1 (20)

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (16)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (7-21-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase just hanging out in the dugout before a game.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

National Hot Dog Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everybody a Happy National Hot Dog Day!  I hope you all get to eat plenty of hot dogs today.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 93: Phillies (47-46) at Yankees (49-44)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                4

New York Yankees:                   6

SP:   Aaron Nola

LP:   Aaron Nola (6-6)

RBIs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (57)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (52)

Jean Segura = 1 (28)

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (22)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (21)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (17)

Runs Scored:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (49)

Rhys Hoskins = 2 (53)

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (15)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 92: Marlins (40-53) at Phillies (47-45)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Miami Marlins:                               4
Philadelphia Phillies:                    7

SP:   Zack Wheeler

WP:   Zack Wheeler (7-5)

SV:    Hector Neris (12)

RBIs:*

Didi Gregorius = 1 (27)

Andrew McCutchen = 2 (51)

J.T. Realmuto = 2 (38)

Jean Segura = 1 (27)

* An additional run scored in the 2nd inning (Passed Ball)

Home Runs:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (16)

Didi Gregorius = 1 (8)

Runs Scored:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (48)

Didi Gregorius = 1 (19)

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (14)

Luke Williams = 1 (6)

Travis Jankowski = 2 (13)

Brad Miller = 1 (28)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 91: Marlins (40-52) at Phillies (46-45)

Hi everybody,

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

Miami Marlins:                               2
Philadelphia Phillies:                    4

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 10th)

** Game suspended 7/17 & completed 7/18

SP:   Vince Velasquez

WP:   Jose Alvarado (6-0)

RBIs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (56)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (49)

J.T. Realmuto = 2 (36)

Home Runs:

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (9)

Runs Scored:

Jean Segura = 1 (35)

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (34)

Bryce Harper = 1 (49)

Travis Jankowski = 1 (11)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

National Ice Cream Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy National Ice Cream Day!  I hope you all get to enjoy some ice cream today!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 90: Marlins (40-51) at Phillies (45-45)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:*

Miami Marlins:                               7
Philadelphia Phillies:                    0

* Game 2 of 7 Inning Double Header

SP:   Zach Eflin

LP:   Zach Eflin (4-7)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 89: Marlins (39-51) at Phillies (45-44)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:*

Miami Marlins:                               2
Philadelphia Phillies:                    5

* Game 1 of 7 Inning Double Header

SP:   Matt Moore

WP:   Archie Bradley (4-1)

SV:    Ranger Suarez (3)

RBIs:

Travis Jankowski = 4 (7)

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (21)

Runs Scored:

Bryce Harper = 1 (48)

Rhys Hoskins = 2 (51)

Didi Gregorius = 2 (18)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Charleston Photo of the Month (July 2021)

Hi everybody,

This month's Charleston photo is a shot of the Circular Congregational Church taken from the Church Cemetery.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (7-15-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from my Outer Banks trip in 2013 and is just before I entered a Duck Donuts for the first time.  I need to get my mitts on some of those delicious donuts again.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

2021 MLB Draft Results

Hi everybody,

The 2020 MLB Draft concluded yesterday and the Phillies selected 20 new players that could be added to the farm system.  Hopefully these prospects will work out and be playing in Citizens Bank Park someday.

Here is a link to all the players chosen by the Phils during the draft:

https://www.mlb.com/draft/tracker/phillies/team/phillies

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

2021 MLB All-Star Game

Hi everybody,

The 2021 MLB All-Star game was played last night (July 13th) and the National League once again lost to the American League 5-2.  Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 1-2 with a solo Home Run in the 5th inning and starting pitcher Zack Wheeler struck out the only batter he faced in the 9th inning.  Congrats to J.T. and Zack on their great play in the All-Star Game.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (7-14-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is just a shot of Chase as he's about to slide into a base.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

National French Fry Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy National French Fry Day!  I hope you all get to have some french fries today!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 88: Phillies (44-44) at Red Sox (55-36)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                  5
Boston Red Sox:                         4

SP:   Brandon Kintzler

WP:   Christopher Sanchez (1-0)

SV:    Ranger Suarez (2)

RBIs:*

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (34)

Ronald Torreyes = 3 (20)

* An additional run scored in the 3rd inning (Throwing Error)

Home Runs:

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (49)

Brad Miller = 1 (27)

Ronald Torreyes = 2 (13)

Travis Jankowski = 1 (10)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 87: Phillies (43-44) at Red Sox (55-35)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                 11
Boston Red Sox:                         2

SP:    Matt Moore

WP:   Bailey Falter (1-0)

RBIs:

Alec Bohm = 2 (41)

Bryce Harper = 2 (34)

Rhys Hoskins = 2 (55)

Andrew Knapp = 1 (11)

Jean Segura = 3 (26)

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (17)

Home Runs:

Jean Segura = 1 (4)

Alec Bohm = 1 (6)

Runs Scored:

Jean Segura = 2 (34)

Bryce Harper = 1 (47)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (47)

Rhys Hoskins = 2 (48)

Alec Bohm = 1 (37)

Didi Gregorius = 1 (16)

Luke Williams = 1 (5)

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (11)

Andrew Knapp = 1 (9)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 86: Phillies (42-44) at Red Sox (55-34)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                  5
Boston Red Sox:                        11

SP:   Vince Velasquez

LP:   Vince Velasquez (3-4)

RBIs:

Alec Bohm = 2 (39)

Bryce Harper = 1 (32)

J.T. Realmuto = 2 (33)

Runs Scored:

Jean Segura = 1 (32)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (46)

Didi Gregorius = 1 (15)

Alec Bohm = 1 (36)

Travis Jankowski = 1 (9)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 85: Phillies (42-43) at Cubs (43-45)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   8
Chicago Cubs:                              0

SP:   Zach Eflin

WP:   Zach Eflin (4-6)

RBIs:*

Didi Gregorius = 2 (26)

Brad Miller = 5 (25)

* An additional run scored in the 2nd inning (Strikeout and Steal Home)

Home Runs:

Brad Miller = 3 (9)

Didi Gregorius = 1 (7)

Runs Scored:

Jean Segura = 1 (31)

Brad Miller = 3 (26)

Bryce Harper = 1 (46)

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (33)

Didi Gregorius = 1 (14)

Travis Jankowski = 1 (8)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (7-8-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is just me hanging out at some sand dunes during my trip to the Outer Banks in 2013.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 84: Phillies (41-43) at Cubs (43-44)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   3
Chicago Cubs:                              8

SP:   Zack Wheeler

LP:   Zack Wheeler (6-5)

RBIs:

Bryce Harper = 1 (31)

Andrew McCutchen = 2 (48)

Home Runs:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (15)

Runs Scored:

J.T. Realmuto = 1 (32)

Bryce Harper = 1 (45)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (46)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (7-7-21)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is just a shot of Chase looking at his glove.

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

World Chocolate Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy World Chocolate Day!  I think I'll celebrate this special day eating some delicious Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts from Krispy Kreme with my pal Little Sherlock!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 83: Phillies (41-42) at Cubs (42-44)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                  15
Chicago Cubs:                             10

SP:   Aaron Nola

WP:   Aaron Nola (6-5)

RBIs:*

Bryce Harper = 4 (30)

Rhys Hoskins = 4 (53)

Andrew McCutchen = 4 (46)**

Jean Segura = 2 (23)

* An additional run scored in the 2nd inning (Fielding Error)

Home Runs:

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (14)**

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (20)

Bryce Harper = 1 (15)

** Grand Slam (1st Inning)

Runs Scored:

Jean Segura = 4 (30)

J.T. Realmuto = 3 (31)

Bryce Harper = 2 (44)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (45)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (45)

Alec Bohm = 1 (35)

Travis Jankowski = 2 (7)

Brad Miller = 1 (23)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

National Fried Chicken Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy National Fried Chicken Day!  I hope you all get to eat lots of fried chicken today because I know I am planning to.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 82: Phillies (40-42) at Cubs (42-43)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                  13
Chicago Cubs:                              3

SP:   Matt Moore

WP:  Connor Brogdon (5-2)

RBIs:*

Alec Bohm = 2 (37)

Didi Gregorius = 1 (24)

Odubel Herrera = 3 (25)

Rhys Hoskins = 3 (49)

Andrew Knapp = 1 (10)

Andrew McCutchen = 1 (42)

* Two additional runs scored in the 8th inning (Fielding Error)

Home Runs:

Andrew Knapp = 1 (2)

Didi Gregorius = 1 (6)

Odubel Herrera = 1 (6)

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (19)

Alec Bohm = 1 (5)

Runs Scored:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (33)

Bryce Harper = 2 (42)

Andrew McCutchen = 2 (44)

Didi Gregorius = 2 (13)

Rhys Hoskins = 2 (44)

Alec Bohm = 2 (34)

Andrew Knapp = 1 (8)

Ronald Torreyes = 1 (10)

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase