It happened on this day in:
1922: The Phils lost to the Cubs 26-23, including giving up a team record 14 runs in the 4th inning. They came back after trailing 25-6 in the fourth inning, but left the bases loaded in the ninth. None of their runs come from homers (a team record). The teams combined for 51 hits, 49 runs, and 23 walks -- all new records. It was also the most runs ever scored in a Phillies loss.1955: Between games of a double header with St. Louis, the Phillies honored Del Ennis for driving in more runs than any player in team history. Ennis was presented with gifts including a Cadillac, TV, air conditioner, freezer, diamond ring, and fishing outfit. The Phils won both games, with Ennis adding 4 RBI to his record total. It may not have been known at the time, but Ennis actually trailed Ed Delhanty for the team record of 1288 RBI set in 1901.
1972: Ken Reynolds loses to Cincinnati 6-1, extending his personal losing streak to 12 games. A win on September 1 broke the streak.
1984: Jim Bunning is inducted into the Philadelphia Baseball Hall of Fame (later Wall of Fame).
1993: Curt Simmons is inducted in the Philadelphia Baseball Hall of Fame
1995: Gregg Jefferies hits for the cycle as the Phils beat the Dodgers 17-4. Pitcher Jeff Juden went the distance for the win and hit a grand slam.
2013: With his second strikeout at the plate, Roy Halladay moved to 0-for-13 on the year, all strikeouts. He set a National League record and tied the major league record for consecutive strikeouts.
Phillies Transactions on this Day
1953: Lost Connie Ryan on waivers to Chicago (AL)1978: Signed minor-league free agent Don Carman
2010: Signed free agent Nate Robertson
2016: Traded Carlos Ruiz and cash to Los Angeles for A.J. Ellis, Tommy Bergjans, and a player to be named.