With Atlanta, New York, and Cincinnati all losing, the Philadelphia Phillies (72-72) once again, blow a chance to gain ground in the National League pennant and the Wild Card Race.
Odubel Herrera once again boosted the Philadelphia team to an early lead with his home run to lead off the first inning.
The Cubs (66-79) another team that Philadelphia should dominate, battled back when the kid named Wisdom went yard to tie the Chicago record for homers in a season. Which he should break in this season.
Alfonso Reyes connected for his first MLB homer with Ian Happ connectiog on an RBI double boosted the Cubs to the victoryt.
One again, in an efoort to save his pitchers “for the off-season”. which clearly means phoning in their tee-time, Joe “Captain Hook”, Girardi spent his bullpen with starter, Kyle Gibson starting and the usual cast of rag arms, following suit.
Phils Blow Yet Another Chance to Move Up.
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.
