It happened on this day in:
1962: In their final match-up of the season, Houston's Colt 45s finally beat the Phillies. The expansion club had lost the previous 16 games to the Phils.1966: Chris Short beats New York 5-0, the fifth straight complete game victory for the Phils
1968: The Reading Phillies (AA) take 19 innings and 5 hours, 15 minutes to earn an 8-7 win over Binghamton
1997: Bobby Estalella becomes the first rookie to hit 3 home runs in a game, leading the Phils to a 6-4 win over Montreal
1999: The Phils fall 22-3 to the visiting Reds, thanks to an NL record nine home runs. Four pitchers allowed at least one round-tripper, and Cliff Politte allowed six runs in one-third of an inning. Only Steve Schrenck, who pitched a 1-2-3 ninth, pitched a full inning without allowing a run.
2011: In the 6th inning of a tied game, Hunter Pence hits a ball over the fence in right field at Sun Life stadium, where it was touched by a fan's cap. The ball was initially ruled in play, resulting in an on-field discussion involving the umpires and both managers. Umpire Joe West decided to use replay to settle the matter, and reversed the call to fan interference, calling Pence out. Manuel argued that West's use of replay was not allowed under the rules of the time, and West ejected him for arguing a replay decision -- making Manuel the first Phillies manager ejected due to a replay decision. Later, David Herndon issued 5 intentional walks during the last 4 innings. His unintentional walk with the bases loaded ended the game.
2012: Jimmy Rollins doubles down the right field line against Cincinnati, collecting his 2,000th career hit.
Phillies Transactions on this Day
1988: Signed minor-league free agent Joe Millette1990: Sent Victor Rosario to Atlanta to complete the 8/3/1990 trade for Dale Murphy
1996: Acquired Calvin Maduro and Garrett Stephenson from Baltimore to complete the 8/29/1996 deal for Pete Incaviglia and Todd Ziele
2007: Claimed Pete Laforest off waivers from San Diego