It happened on this day in:
1904: The Phils beat the NY Giants 6-5 in 10 innings, to end the Giants' 18-game winning streak.1915: Grover Alexander threw a 1-hitter against New York (his second of three that year). Fred Merkle's second inning double was the only hit. Alexander fanned 6 and walked none.
1976: In the first ABC Monday night game shown from the Vet, the Phillies got shut out by the Dodgers, 6-0. Steve Garvey was the star, going 4-for-5 with a home run.
1979: In his major-league debut, Dickie Noles gets a start against the Mets. He gives up a home run to Joel Youngblood, the first batter he faces, and takes the loss in a 3-2 contest.
1989: With the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th, Steve Jeltz scores on a passed ball by Steve Reed to beat the Reds 3-2.
Phillies Transactions on this Day
1923: Traded Goldie Rapp to Detroit for cash1940: Released Wally Berger
2015: Claimed Dalier Hinojosa off waivers from Boston