Kyle Schwarber
Ball (89.8 mph changeup)Swinging strike (97.2 mph four-seam fastball)Batter Timeout.Foul (85.1 mph slider)Ball (97.7 mph four-seam fastball)Ball (97.9 mph four-seam fastball)Foul (98.9 mph four-seam fastball)Swinging strike (97.9 mph four-seam fastball)
Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging.
Bryce Harper
In play, out(s) (97.8 mph four-seam fastball)
Bryce Harper lines out sharply to center fielder Randal Grichuk.
Kansas City Royals
Philadelphia Phillies
Brewers down 2-0 early in their game
Randal Grichuk
Pitching Change: Jhoan Duran replaces David Robertson.Called strike (97.9 mph splitter)In play, out(s) (89.9 mph knuckle curve)
Randal Grichuk grounds out sharply, second baseman Donovan Walton to first baseman Bryce Harper.
Bobby Witt Jr.
Ball (98.7 mph splitter)Foul (96.7 mph splitter)In play, out(s) (88.9 mph knuckle curve)
Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, shortstop Bryson Stott to first baseman Bryce Harper.
Had 'em all the way, Harry!
Vinnie Pasquantino
Ball (89.1 mph knuckle curve)Foul (101.8 mph four-seam fastball)Swinging strike (99.2 mph splitter)Swinging strike (102.4 mph four-seam fastball)
Vinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.
Al Oliver, youâre on deck!
And yet....
Guess the Phillies might skip that part (I.e. the are going to clinch the East w/o first clinching a WC. Ideally).
This is just an incredible run. Can they keep it going?
Giants lose today, Phils lose tomorrow, Mets win tomorrow, Giants lose tomorrow is the only way I see how the Phils can get a wildcard berth ahead of the division.
Probably not? Ironic that there is urgency to lock up that playoff seed, which will also guarantee an end to momentum if they still have it on 9/29. Regardless, a little hiccup on the West Coast and a slower finish probably not the end of the world. And they're doing all of this with guys missing and only so-so starting pitching (lately).
Not looking good for the Cards now
