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Today in Phillies History for September 2nd

Phillies' All-time Record for This Day:

58 wins, 52 losses, and 0 ties (for a winning percentage of 52.7 percent)


It Happened Today in:

1992: Terry Mulholland picks off his 14th runner of the season. It's the most by any pitcher since the stat became official in 1989.
1999: In the Phils' last game at Candlestick Park, Mike Lieberthal goes deep for his 28th home run of the year, setting a new record for Phillies catchers. Randy Wolf's brother Jim was one of the umpires, only the second time in major league history that an umpire worked a game involving his brother's team.
2002: With runners on first and third in the 8th inning, Marlon Anderson strikes out. The Expos then nab both runners off base, completing the final triple play in Montreal history.
2007: Pitcher Kane Davis entered in the 7th inning, giving up 2 runs on 3 hits. He was the 28th pitcher to appear for the Phillies in 2007, a new franchise record.


Phillies Transactions on This Day:

1975: Claimed John Montague on waivers from Montreal
1978: Traded Dan Warthen to Houston for Dan Larson
1989: Traded Larry McWilliams to Kansas City for a player to be named
2003: Purchased Valerio De Los Santos from Milwaukee
2003: Acquired Valerio De Los Santos from Milwaukee for cash


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