On August 8, 1956 — Robin Roberts gets his fourth victory in the past ten days when the Phillies beat New York at the Polo Grounds, 8-3. Philadelphia’s shortstop Ted Kazanski becomes...
On August 8, 1988, lights are used for the first time in the history of Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies play 3 1/2 before being rained out. More Philadelphia...
On August 8, 1956 — Robin Roberts gets his fourth victory in the past ten days when the Phillies beat New York at the Polo Grounds, 8-3. Philadelphia’s shortstop Ted Kazanski becomes...
On August 7, 1903 — The Giants sweep the Phillies at the Polo Grounds, taking the opener, 7 – 5, behind Christy Mathewson. Matty surrenders five hits, but fans 10. Dummy Taylor...
On August 5, 1921, At Forbes Field Harold Arlin announces the play-by-play on the first radio broadcast of a major league game. The game between the Pirates and Phillies, which the Pirates...
On August 5, 1921, At Forbes Field Harold Arlin announces the play-by-play on the first radio broadcast of a major league game. The game between the Pirates and Phillies, which the Pirates...
On August 3, 1969, The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Phillies 19-17 at Connie Mack Stadium in Philadelphia. The Phillies led 9-6 when the Reds scored ten runs in the fifth for a...
On August 3, 2006, Phillies’ infielder Chase Utley goes 3-for-6 against the Cardinals to extend his hitting streak to 35 games. The streak will be stopped the next day against the Mets....
On August 2, 1970 — Trailing by three runs entering the bottom of the ninth inning, the Philadelphia Phillies score four times in the bottom of the frame without recording an out...
On August 2, 1972, the Detroit Tigers acquire some needed help for the pennant chase, purchasing left-hander Woodie Fryman from the Philadelphia Phillies . The 32-year-old southpaw, who posted a 4-10 record...