Today in Phillies History for September 5th

It happened on this day in:

1913: In a double header with Boston, the Phils score only once in 19 innings. They win the first game 1-0, then play to a 10-inning scoreless tie in the nightcap
1955: Dodger Don Newcombe single-handedly beat the Phillies, earning his 20th victory of the year while hitting a 3-run home run. It was his seventh home run of the year, setting a new record for National League pitchers.
1976: Larry Christenson hits two home runs and gets the win in a 3-1 victory over the Mets.
2004: Mike Lieberthal and Jimmy Rollins both went deep in the 3rd inning, on the way to a 4-2 win over the Mets. They also set a new team record for most homers at home in a season, besting the mark of 101 set in 1977.

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Phillies Transactions on this Day

1934: Released future Hall-of-famer Hack Wilson
1964: Signed minor-league free agent Larry Colton
1978: Claimed Pete Mackanin on waivers from Montreal
2008: Signed Tadahito Iguchi
2018: Lost Ben Liveley off waivers to Texas