It happened on this day in:
1950: The Phils are caught in a triple-play without making contact with the ball. With Richie Ashburn and Granny Hamner on base, Eddie Waitkus looks at a called third strike for the first out. Cardinals catcher Joe Garagiola then threw to third, where Ashburn was caught in a rundown. The ball was relayed to Stan Musial at first, who caught Hamner off the bag.1967: The Phils beat the Reds 2-1 in 18 innings at Connie Mack Stadium when Don Lock singled in Dick Allen.
1970: The Phillies fan 17 times -- 16 against future teammate Steve Carlton -- but still manage a 4-3 win over St. Louis. Three Phillies each struck out 3 times.
2000: Brian Hunter's grand slam provides the offense in a 4-3 win over Colorado. It was one of a record six slams hit in the majors that day.
Phillies Transactions on this Day
1888: Purchased rights to Ed Delahanty from Wheeling1936: Traded Ethan Allen and Curt Davis to Chicago (NL) for Chuck Klein and Fabian Kowalik
1940: Signed free agent Cy Blanton
1975: Released Don Hahn
1985: Signed free agent Randy Lerch
2006: Announed the retirement of Alex S. Gonzalez