The Philadelphia Phillies won the first game of their series against the Dodgers on Monday night 4-3. Their record improves to 59-91.
On The Mound
- Nick Pivetta got the start, gave up two runs in the first, but settled down to pitch five scoreless to finish the night, striking out eight.
- Kevin Siegrist and Victor Arano combined to get through the seventh.
- Luis Garcia pitched a scoreless eighth.
- Hector Neris picked up the save in the ninth.
At The Plate
- The offense put up four runs on four hits.
- All four runs came off the bat of Aaron Altherr, who hit a grand slam.
- Odubel Herrera went 0-4 at the top of the order.
- Freddy Galvis went 2-4 with a couple of singles.
- Nick Williams went 0-4 with three strikeouts.
- Rhys Hoskins went 1-2 with a single and a walk.
- Maikel Franco, J.P. Crawford, and Jorge Alfaro each took an 0-3.
Final Thoughts
The Phils inch ever closer to avoiding the 100-loss season with a surprising victory over one of the best teams in baseball.
stand up inside the park home run, first time I’ve ever seen that. then 2 more dingers by the Dodgers. ( all solo home runs) wiped out by a grand slam. Clayton was destroying the phils until Altherr connected.