Phillies Take Charge Early
The Philadelphia Phillies kicked off their road trip against the Chicago White Sox with a stunning 6-3 victory. The game started off steadily with both teams without runs in the first inning, but the Phillies were quick to change the pace in the top of the 2nd. Nick Castellanos and Brandon Marsh set the tone, both reaching base and setting up critical scoring opportunities. Max Kepler and Otto Kemp both contributed with sacrifice flies that brought home Castellanos and Marsh, putting the Phillies ahead 2-0.Bats Come Alive in the 3rd Inning
The top of the 3rd was where the Phillies' bats truly came alive. Trea Turner led off with a double, and Kyle Schwarber followed up with a monstrous 441-foot home run to extend the lead to 4-0. Not to be outdone, J.T. Realmuto kept the momentum going with a single, setting the stage for Brandon Marsh to deliver yet another homer, this time a two-run shot, pushing the lead to an impressive 6-0. The Phillies fans in attendance were certainly thrilled to witness such a powerful offensive display!
Holding the Lead
The game took a defensive turn after the 3rd inning. The Phillies' pitching staff, led by a solid start from Jesús Luzardo and effective relief work, kept the White Sox hitters at bay. The innings rolled by with the scoreboard still showcasing a comfortable Phillies lead, until the bottom of the 9th when the White Sox put up a bit of a resistance. Despite Lenyn Sosa's two-run homer cutting the lead in half, the Phillies held firm, with Mike Tauchman's line out to center sealing the win. This victory was just the start our Phillies needed to make a strong statement in the series. Way to go, Phillies!
Scoreboard for Phillies @ White Sox (July 29th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 2 |