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Chris followed Pope Francis' arrival in the United States, Donald Trump's appearance with Stephen Colbert, and Vice-President Joe Biden explaining his opinions on abortion. He talked with Philadelphia Magazine's Tom McGrath at 8:00 about Pope week finally arriving.
The Phillies have dropped five straight and 13 of 16.
Chris reviewed Hillary Clinton's interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, last night's Kansas City Chiefs loss to the Denver Broncos, and Donald Trump's response to a question accusing President Obama of being a Muslim. He talked with Chris Butler on Finance Friday about taxing hedge fund managers at 7:00, Phillies Announcer Scott Franzke about the team approaching 100 losses at 7:20, Pam Cornforth from the Ronald McDonald House at 7:50, and CSN Philly's Ray Didinger to preview this weekend's matchup between the Eagles and the Cowboys at 8:00.
Moyer told Chris Stigall on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT that it was left to Amaro to accept the blame for the team's struggles the past three seasons, following five straight trips to the playoffs.
Chris covered the contempt of court charge that sent a Kentucky county clerk to jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, the new ticket requirements for Papal events, Vice-President Joe Biden's defense of the Iranian nuclear deal. He talked with economist Chris Butler on Finance Friday about Donald Trump's promises of protectionism at 7:00, Phillies Announcer Scott Franzke at 8:00, and ABC World News Tonight Anchor, David Muir, about his trip to the Vatican at 8:20.
Shields allowed one run and six hits with eight strikeouts and one walk. The right-hander was 0-4 with a 5.63 ERA in his previous eight road starts since his last win away from Petco Park on May 24.
The giant Phillies cap that adorned the William Penn statue for the 1993 World Series can be yours. It's being auctioned on eBay.
Rookie Taylor Jungmann (7-4) set a career high with nine strikeouts in 6 1-3 scoreless innings. Francisco Rodriguez converted his 29th save by getting out of two-out, bases-loaded jam in the ninth.
Jeff Bolton filled in for Chris and discussed Mayor Michael Nutter's expanded plans for next month's Papal visit, Governor Tom Wolf calling on Attorney General Kathleen Kane to resign, and NBC canceling a mayoral debate because of Jim Kenney's demands. He talked with Economist Chris Butler on Finance Friday about the government's record tax collections at 7:00 and Phillies Announcer Scott Franzke about Chase Utley's future with the team at 8:00.
Cameron Rupp hit Philadelphia's fourth home run of the game, a leadoff shot in the 12th inning that lifted the Phillies to a 4-3 victory against the skidding San Diego Padres.
Chris covered last night's Republican presidential debate, Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane being charged criminally, and Daily Show host Jon Stewart's final show. He talked with economist Chris Butler on Finance Friday at 7:00 and political analyst John Hayward at 8:20 about the debate and Phillies announcer Scott Franzke at 8:00.
Chris Johnson, Jonny Gomes and Ryan Lavarnway all had an RBI for the Braves, who snapped a season-worst 6-game losing streak while winning for just the second time in the last 15 road games to avoid a four-game series sweep.
On the heels of his trade to the Texas Rangers, former Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels is thanking the fans in a full-page ad in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Ryan Howard had three hits with a double and an RBI for the Phillies, who are a major league-best 12-2 since the All-Star break.
Franzke told Chris Stigall on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT that, all things considered, they maxed out Hamels' value.
Chris discussed Donald Trumps turn to criticize Hillary Clinton, the latest on the indictment of Congressman Chaka Fattah, and the petition to extradite the dentist that killed Cecil the Lion, Walter Palmer. He talked to Chris Butler on Finance Friday about the housing market at 7:00 and Phillies Announcer Scott Franzke about the trade of Cole Hamels at 8:00.
Chris discussed the Phillies trade of Cole Hamels and the indictment of Congressman Chaka Fattah. He talked with Chaka Fattah Jr about his father's indictment and his involvement in the investigation at 7:20 and comedian Wanda Sykes at 8:00
Chris reviews Cole Hamels' no-hitter from Saturday, President Obama's trip to Kenya, and Texas Senator Ted Cruz' attack on Senate Leadership. He talked with Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup about the re-authorization of the Import/Export Bank at 7:00 and Beasley Reece about the weekend in sports at 8:00.
Hamels struck out 13 at Wrigley Field in the first no-hitter versus the Cubs since Sandy Koufax pitched a perfect game in 1965.
Scott Franzke addressed the state of the Phillies as they come out of the All-Star break and approach next week's trade deadline.
Chris discusses Donald Trump's trip to the southern border, Hillary Clinton's Uber problem and WaWa being ranked as America's favorite convenience store. He talked to Chris Butler on Finance Friday about Amazon surpassing Walmart at 7:00 and Phillies Play-by-Play Announcer Scott Franzke about the upcoming trade deadline at 8:00 .
Chris discusses the latest headlines surrounding Donald Trump, the release of a new Dr. Seuss book, and yesterday's Phillies win over the Rays. He talked with Comedian Josh Blue, who will be performing at Helium, at 7:00, Kevin Cirilli, from The Hill, about his interview with Donald Trump at 7:20, and Texas Senator Ted Cruz about his Presidential run at 8:00.
Several hundred Salvation Army summer campers spent Wednesday at Citizen's Bank Park for the Day With The Philadelphia Phillies Christmas In July event.
With a busy Supreme Court term in the books, Samuel Alito now has time to enjoy a ballgame. The justice is talking about being a long-time Phillies fan -- and also about his opposition to the landmark ruling on gay marriage.
Chris discussed President Obama's appearance on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart, pitching prospect Aaron Nola's debut with the Phillies, and Nicki Minaj's Twitter tete-a-tete with Taylor Swift.
