Tuesday's Phillies vs. Braves Game Postponed Due To Inclement Weather
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Dan Uggla hit two home runs, including a grand slam in the ninth inning Monday night that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a wild 9-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
After sweeping a weekend series from Miami to get back to .500 (6-6), the Phillies welcome the Atlanta Braves to town for a four game set, starting Monday night with Roberto Hernandez.
A steady stream of fans visited the Harry Kalas statue Sunday, on the 5th anniversary of his death.
Chase Utley extended his hot start, sparking the Phillies to a 4-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday.
Marlon Byrd drove in two runs and the Philadelphia Phillies knocked around Jose Fernandez in one of his worst major league starts, beating the Miami Marlins 6-3 Friday night to snap a four-game skid.
Marlon Byrd homered and had two RBIs for the Phillies, who lost their fourth straight.
Chris discussed the demise of the Paycheck Fairness Act in the Senate, testimony in Congress on the Comcast merger with Time Warner, and Philadelphia's ban on e-cigarettes. He talks to comedian Jon Lovitz and Greg Conley from the Heartland Institute.
Philadelphia starter Roberto Hernandez allowed four runs - three earned - on seven hits in five innings while coming within one strikeout of matching his career high with nine.
Chris reviews yesterday's Phillies home opener, Attorney General Eric Holder's testimony on gun safety, and the President's efforts to eliminate the gender pay gap. He also talks to Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine.
For Phillies fans the only fireworks were of the pre-game variety.
Ryan Braun hit three home runs and tied a franchise record with seven RBIs to lead the Milwaukee Brewers over Philadelphia 10-4 Tuesday, spoiling the Phillies' home opener.
Ukee Washington and Pat Ciarrocchi spoke with Steve Stefano, author of Almost Perfect: The 1964 Rise And Fall Of The Philadelphia Phillies.
Sandberg said he was pleased with management's decision to delay the home opener from this afternoon to tomorrow.
Chris debates the Phillies moving their home opener, a drone crashing at a Pennsylvania school, and the latest news surrounding the Affordable Care Act. He talks to Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg and Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup.
Monday afternoon's game between the Phillies and the Milwaukee Brewers has been postponed until Tuesday.
Chase Utley went 3-for-3 and homered for the second day in a row to lead the Phillies to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
It's a new era in baseball, as fans at games are seeing replays of close calls on stadium video screens.
Chris analyzes the shooting at Ft. Hood yesterday, Sarah Palin's performance on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and DeSean Jackson's introduction with the Washington Redskins. He also talks with Senator Pat Toomey and Michael Reagan.
It's called poutine, and it's being served for the first time this year at Harry the K's, in the ballpark.
Shin-Soo Choo drew a bases-loaded, game-ending walk against Jonathan Papelbon as the Rangers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 Wednesday to clinch the season-opening series.
Chris reviews the Phillies stunning opening day win, the final day to enroll on healthcare.gov and talks to former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum.
Jimmy Rollins hit a grand slam and pinch-hitter John Mayberry Jr. had a two-run double that put Philadelphia ahead to stay in a wild opening 14-10 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday.
But there's certainly less optimism among Phillies fans than there has been in recent years.
