Game 152: Phillies (57-94) at Marlins (64-87)

Hi everybody,

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

Philadelphia Phillies:                   3
Miami Marlins:                              4

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 11th)

SP:   David Buchanan

LP:   Jerome Williams (4-12)


RBIs:**

Freddy Galvis = 1 (44)

** Two additional runs scored during a double play ball hit by Ruiz & an error

Runs Scored:

Darin Ruf = 1 (23)
Erik Kratz = 1 (3)
Brian Bogusevic = 1 (6)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 143: Cubs (82-58) at Phillies (54-88)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Chicago Cubs:                               5
Philadelphia Phillies:                    7

SP:   Jerad Eickhoff

WP:   Ken Giles (6-2)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (73)
Darnell Sweeney = 1 (9)
Cesar Hernandez = 3 (35)
Cody Asche = 2 (28)

Home Runs:

Cody Asche = 1 (8)*

* Walk-Off Win

Runs Scored:

Aaron Altherr = 1 (12)
Andres Blanco = 1 (25)
Ryan Howard = 1 (51)
Brian Bogusevic = 1 (3)
Erik Kratz = 1 (2)
Darnell Sweeney = 1 (8)
Cody Asche = 1 (34)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Welcome Back Erik Kratz

Hi everybody,

A few days ago an old friend returned to the Phillies as Erik Kratz was brought up from Triple A.  Kratz has bounced around the league since being traded from the Phils following the 2013 season and recently returned to the Phils organization.  Welcome back, Turkey Bacon!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 134: Phillies (53-80) at Mets (73-59)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                4
New York Mets:                         9

SP:   Aaron Nola

LP:   Aaron Nola (5-2)


RBIs:

Erik Kratz = 2 (2)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (31)
Darnell Sweeney = 1 (7)

Home Runs:

Darnell Sweeney = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Darnell Sweeney = 1 (5)
Cody Asche = 1 (33)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (51)
Erik Kratz = 1 (1)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Former Phils in the World Series

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate a trio of former Phils who are playing in this years World Series.  Congrats and good luck to Hunter Pence (San Francisco Giants), Raul Ibanez (Kansas City Royals) and Erik "Turkey Bacon" Kratz (Kansas City Royals).  We miss you all here in Philly.

Hunter Pence

Raul Ibanez

Erik Kratz

Kratz and Turkey Bacon

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Erik Kratz Traded

Hi everybody,

Phillies backup catcher Erik Kratz and minor league pitcher Rob Rasmussen were traded to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday (12/3) for right-handed pitcher Brad Lincoln.  The Phils also signed free-agent catcher Wil Nieves to replace Kratz.  I just wanted to wish Kratz all the best in Toronto.

We'll always have turkey bacon......

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 162: Phillies (73-88) at Braves (95-66)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                5
Atlanta Braves:                         12

LP:   Zach Miner (0-2)


RBIs:

Kevin Frandsen = 1 (26)
Erik Kratz = 3 (26)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (10)

Home Runs:

Erik Kratz = 1 (9)

Runs Scored:

Chase Utley = 1 (73)
Domonic Brown = 1 (65)
Kevin Frandsen = 1 (27)
Erik Kratz = 2 (21)


The Phillies finish the season with a record of 73-89 and that my friends is that.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 130: Diamondbacks (66-62) at Phillies (58-71)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Arizona Diamondbacks:                  5
Philadelphia Phillies:                      9

WP:   Roy Halladay (3-4)


RBIs:

Darin Ruf = 1 (19)
Cody Asche = 2 (12)
Kevin Frandsen = 1 (18)
John Mayberry Jr. = 2 (37)
Chase Utley = 1 (50)
Roger Bernadina = 2 (3)

Home Runs:

John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (10)

Runs Scored:

Roger Bernadina = 1 (3)
Michael Young = 1 (46)
Erik Kratz = 1 (19)
Darin Ruf = 1 (25)
Cody Asche = 1 (10)
Kevin Frandsen = 2 (19)
John Mayberry Jr. = 2 (43)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 102: Phillies (49-52) at Cardinals (61-37)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                      1
St. Louis Cardinals:                         3

LP:   Kyle Kendrick (9-7)


RBIs:

Erik Kratz = 1 (23)

Runs Scored:

Laynce Nix = 1 (10)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Erik Kratz Returns from the DL

Hi everybody,

Phillies catcher Erik Kratz was activated from the DL (Disabled List) before today's game against the Chicago White Sox.  He has taken Ben Revere's place on the roster. The Phils currently have three catchers on the roster so it is assumed that further roster changes will be made before the team returns from the All-Star break on Friday (July 19th).  Welcome back, Kratz!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Erik Kratz Injury Update

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to give you all an injury update on Erik Kratz.  Kratz had surgery yesterday (June 12th) on his left knee to repair a torn medial meniscus.  He is expected to be out of action for six to eight weeks.  Get well soon and keep chowing down on the turkey bacon.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Erik Kratz Placed on the DL

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to update you on a story that I posted earlier today (Erik Kratz Has Left Knee Injury).  Phillies catcher Erik Kratz was placed on the DL (Disabled List) before today's game against the Milwaukee Brewers and he returned to Philadelphia to have an MRI on his left knee.

Steven Lerud has been brought up from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs to replace Kratz on the roster.  It is hoped that Carlos Ruiz will return to the club within the next week.  Chooch has be on the DL since May 20th with a strained right hamstring.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Erik Kratz.  Let's hope the knee injury isn't too severe.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Erik Kratz Has Left Knee Injury

Hi everybody,

Phillies catcher Erik Kratz injured his left knee in last night's loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.  The injury occurred in the 9th inning as Kratz ran to first base.  We won't know more about how severe the injury is until later today but it is expected that Kratz will be placed on the DL (Disabled List).

Humberto Quintero should get the start this afternoon and if there is not a second catcher available at game time, Kevin Frandsen would serve as the emergency catcher.  It was rumored that Carlos Ruiz would be available to return from the DL in about a week after a rehab assignment with the Single A Clearwater Threshers.  I wonder if Chooch will return early due to Kratz's injury.

I wish Kratz well and hope that the injury is not serious.  Just don't eat too much turkey bacon while you are gone.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 62: Phillies (31-30) at Brewers (22-37)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score to last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:           4
Milwaukee Brewers:            5

LP:   Jeremy Horst (0-2)


RBIs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (21)
Delmon Young = 1 (14)
Erik Kratz = 2 (22)

Home Runs:

Erik Kratz = 1 (8)

Runs Scored:

John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (21)
Domonic Brown = 1 (32)
Delmon Young = 1 (12)
Erik Kratz = 1 (18)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 61: Phillies (30-30) at Brewers (22-36)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:           5
Milwaukee Brewers:            1

WP:   Tyler Cloyd (2-2)


RBIs:*

Ryan Howard = 1 (30)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (15)
Erik Kratz = 1 (20)
Delmon Young = 1 (13)

* An additional run was scored in the 1st inning due to a Wild Pitch

Home Runs:

Delmon Young = 1 (6)

Runs Scored:

Michael Young = 1 (20)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (20)
Tyler Cloyd = 1 (1)
Domonic Brown = 1 (31)
Delmon Young = 1 (11)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 60: Marlins (16-43) at Phillies (29-30)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Miami Marlins:                             1
Philadelphia Phillies:                  6

WP:   Cole Hamels (2-9)


RBIs:

Erik Kratz = 1 (19)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (20)
Ryan Howard = 2 (29)
Domonic Brown = 2 (44)

Home Runs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (18)

Runs Scored:

John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (19)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (2)
Ben Revere = 1 (20)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (24)
Ryan Howard = 1 (24)
Domonic Brown = 1 (30)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 59: Marlins (16-42) at Phillies (28-30)

Hi everybody,

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

Miami Marlins:                             3
Philadelphia Phillies:                  7

* Extra Innings (Game Ended in the 11th)

WP:   Michael Stutes (1-0)


RBIs:

Delmon Young = 1 (12)
Erik Kratz = 1 (18)
John Mayberry Jr. = 5 (14)

Home Runs:

John Mayberry Jr. = 2 (4)**

** Second Home Run was a Grand Slam to win the game in the 11th

Runs Scored:

Ryan Howard = 1 (23)
Delmon Young = 1 (10)
John Mayberry Jr. = 2 (18)
Domonic Brown = 1 (29)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (7)
Erik Kratz = 1 (17)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 58: Marlins (16-41) at Phillies (27-30)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Miami Marlins:                             2
Philadelphia Phillies:                  7

WP:   Kyle Kendrick (6-3)


RBIs:

Erik Kratz = 1 (17)
Ben Revere = 1 (6)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 ( 1)
Domonic Brown = 2 (42)
Delmon Young = 1 (11)
Kyle Kendrick = 1 (1)

Home Runs:

Erik Kratz = 1 (7)
Domonic Brown = 1 (17)
Delmon Young = 1 (5)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (19)
Ryan Howard = 1 (22)
Domonic Brown = 1 (28)
Delmon Young = 1 (9)
Erik Kratz = 1 (16)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (6)
Kyle Kendrick = 1 (1)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 57: Brewers (21-33) at Phillies (26-30)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Milwaukee Brewers:            5
Philadelphia Phillies:           7

WP:   Cliff Lee (7-2)
SV:    Antonio Bastardo (1)


RBIs:

Domonic Brown = 4 (40)
Erik Kratz = 1 (16)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (10)
Ryan Howard = 1 (27)

Home Runs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (16)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (18)
Jimmy Rollins = 2 (23)
Ryan Howard = 1 (21)
Domonic Brown = 1 (27)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (16)
Erik Kratz = 1 (15)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 56: Brewers (20-33) at Phillies (26-29)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

Milwaukee Brewers:            4
Philadelphia Phillies:           3

LP:   Tyler Cloyd (1-2)


RBIs:

Kevin Frandsen = 1 (8)
Erik Kratz = 1 (15)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (9)

Home Runs:

Freddy Galvis = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Domonic Brown = 1 (26)
Delmon Young = 1 (8)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (5)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase