No Magic On This Night as Philadelphia Falls

No magic on this night as Philadelphia Phillies falls, 3-1. A second consecutive comeback k from a 3-1 deficit seemed to unfold. In the final inning, Andrew Knapp hit a ball to right-center field that all the appearances of a game-winning three-run homer.

Sadly for Phillies fans, it was snagged at the wall to thwart a second comeback. Another well-pitched game, by both squads, was the highlight in this one. Zach Eflin continued the impressing string from Phillie starters. He went 6 innings surrendering 8 hits with 2 earned and zero walks with 8 strikeouts.

Eflin was good but Marlins starter, Trevor Rogers was just a bit better with his 7 2/3 innings of work in which he gave up 5 hits the one run, and striking out 8. Yimu Garcia finished up giving up 2 hits and whiffing 2.

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— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) May 20, 2021

The game was not without drama when a “did he or didn’t he” play occurred at the plate when the Marlins Garrett Cooper tried to score from third on a ball that traveled about two feet. Phils catcher, Andrew Knapp scooped the ball and attempted to tag Cooper who was having none of that swerving to avoid the tag. Cooper was ruled safe on the play much to the chagrin of Manger, Joe Girardi. No magic on this night, unfortunately.

Starting with the Yankees series on June 12, Citizens Bank Park will allow 16,000 fans with no masks required. The non-vaccinated will not be forced to wear masks but are “requested” to do so.

Kevin Neibauer

Kevin has followed and promoted the game of lacrosse since May 19, 1974.
The same day the Philadelphia Flyers won the Cup, the Philadelphia Wings were introduced to Neibauer and Philadelphia.

Kevin has covered many sports, including baseball, football, basketball, and.. lacrosse. A former licensed football referee and baseball umpire, Kevin brings a unique insight to his game coverage.

A published writer in JustHockey Magazine, Kevin covered the American Hockey League as well as a monthly story on a pugilist where Kevin used the pen name, The Rink Rat. Neibauer turned his attentions to lacrosse for a few years and does his part, whether podcasting or writing to grow the game. Kevin branched out to his roots and currently provides insight for all Philadelphia teams for Edge of Philly as well as his full-time duties with LaxPhilly.