It happened on this day in:
1887: The first game of the 1887 city championship series is called a 3-3 tie after 10 innings due to darkness.1915: The Phils lose their third 2-1 World Series game in a row, but this time they trailed all the way, failing to score until the eighth inning. The Red Sox victory in Game 4 of the 19195 World Series puts the Phillies one loss from elimination.
1976: The Phils blow a 6-4 9th inning lead to fall to the Reds 7-6, losing the third straight game of the NLCS and handing the pennant to the Reds.
1980: Garry Maddox doubles home Del Unser, while Dick Ruthven retires the last 6 Astros to come to bat, as the Phillies win Game 5 of the NLCS 8-7 in 10 innings, earning their first pennant in 30 years.
1983: In a battle of rookies Mike Boddiker holds Charles Hudson and Phils to 3 singles, as the Orioles take Game 2 of the World Series 4-1.
2008: Jamie Moyer gave up 6 first inning runs, leading to a 7-2 Los Angeles win in Game 3 of the 2008 NLCS.
2009: The Phillies scored 3 runs in the 9th inning to earn a 5-4 victory over Colorado in Game 4 of the 2009 NLDS, taking the series.
2022: Atlanta 3 singles in the sixth inning plus a walk and hit batter, earned them a 3-0 win over the Phillies in Game 2 of the NLDS.
Phillies Transactions on this Day
1965: Signed minor-league free agent Larry Bowa1970: Signed free agent Jesus Hernaiz