It happened on this day in:
1925: The Phillies allowed a team-record 30 hits to New York on the way to a 24-9 loss at Baker Bowl. Former Phillie Irish Meusel drove in 9 runs on four hits.1992: Terry Mulholland picks off his 14th runner of the season -- future teammate Pete Incaviglia. 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.
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.
2011: The Phillies beat Florida 5-3, upping their record to 88-46. It was the first time in team history that they recorded 42 more wins than losses.
2021: The Phillies came back for a 7-6 win in Washington, earning a 3-game sweep. They had success there all season, earning a 9-1 record, making them the first visiting team with a 9-win season at the venue. It was also the seventh time that season that the Phillies beat Washington after trailing by 3 or more -- a modern record.
Phillies Transactions on this Day
1975: Claimed John Montague on waivers from Montreal1978: Traded Dan Warthen to Houston for Dan Larson
1989: Traded Larry McWilliams to Kansas City for a player to be named
2003: Acquired Valerio De Los Santos from Milwaukee for cash
2011: Lost Drew Carpenter off waivers to San Diego
2017: Claimed Kevin Siegrist off waivers from St. Louis
2019: Released Drew Anderson