A Wild Start in Philly 
The Philadelphia Phillies faced off against the Los Angeles Angels in a game that showcased the grit and determination of our boys. It started off tense with both teams unable to score in the first inning. But with runners on base, Nick Castellanos came through, bringing Bryce Harper home with a single to left. The Phillies were on the board first! 
An Unexpected Comeback 
The second and third innings saw both teams struggling to capitalize on opportunities. Things took a turn in the 4th when the Angels fired up with back-to-back homers, including blasts by Taylor Ward and Jo Adell, putting them ahead with 3-1. The Phillies' bullpen was tested, but we knew our team wouldn't back down!Schwarber's Star Moment 
Things began to swing the Phillies' way in the bottom of the 6th. After J.T. Realmuto scored and Kyle Schwarber was set up with bases loaded, he delivered a monster homer to right center, taking the lead to a fantastic 7-4! 
Suddenly, the tide had turned, and the Citizens Bank Park was electric! The Harper Hammer 
In the 8th inning, Bryce Harper sealed the deal with a huge homer over 405 feet, bringing in Kyle Schwarber and extending the lead to 9-5. Harper's heroics gave the Phillies fans just what we needed to relax in our seats, and boy, was it glorious. 
Closing It Out With Style 
The top of the 9th saw Matt Strahm coming in and delivering three outs with precision. The Phillies wrapped up a much-deserved victory with a final score of 9-5. It's always satisfying to see the bullpen keeping it clean!The Phillies showcased resilience and sheer talent tonight, reminding everyone why our team is a force to be reckoned with. Go Phillies!
Scoreboard for Angels @ Phillies (July 19th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 |