Franco’s early homer propels Phils to 3rd straight win
It wasn’t pretty by any stretch of the imagination, but the Phillies got the job done. Maikel Franco delivered a three-run home run to left center field in the bottom of the 1st inning to put the Phillies on top early. The Rockies would rally to pull within one run in the 5th inning, but the Phillies (55-63) pulled away to top the Rockies (56-61) by a final of 6-3.
Besides Franco’s early home run, there wasn’t a lot of fireworks from either team at the plate. Franco’s home run tonight was his 21st on the season, and his power numbers are very impressive in his first full season with the club. There were some fireworks during Franco’s second at-bat, as he was drilled in the knee which sparked an exchange of words from both dugouts. Rockies starter Tyler Anderson was immediately ejected following the pitch. The Phillies would later score in the inning on an RBI single by Freddy Galvis to make it 4-0 Phillies. All of the Rockies’ runs came in the 5th inning off two home runs. Daniel Descalso hit a two-run shot to right, and two batters later Tony Wolters hit a solo homer to right to make it 4-3. The Phillies would extend their lead in the 7th inning thanks to an RBI single by Aaron Altherr and a sacrifice fly by Tommy Joseph to make it 6-3 Phillies. Cesar Hernandez was the only Phillie to record multiple hits in tonight’s game as he finished 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored.
Jerad Eickhoff was sailing through the first 4 innings of tonight’s game, but he struggled in the 5th inning, allowing three runs to score. Eickhoff wasn’t able to make it through the 5th inning as he exited with 2 outs in the inning. Eickhoff was able to pick up his 8th win of the season, as he finished with 3 earned runs on 10 hits and 2 walks in his 5 and 2/3 innings of work. After today’s win, Eickhoff now sits at 8-12 on the year with a 3.82 ERA. Michael Mariot and Edubray Ramos each delivered a scoreless inning of relief to help preserve the lead. Jeanmar Gomez picked up his 30th save of the season as he pitched a shutout 9th inning, despite allowing two runners to get into scoring position. Rockies starter Anderson suffered the loss for the Rockies in tonight’s game, despite exiting after 3+ innings. Anderson allowed 4 runs on 2 hits and 2 walks in his 3+ innings of work. Anderson now sits at 4-4 on the year with a 3.42 ERA.
The Phillies and Rockies will play the series finale tomorrow afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. Phillies pitcher Adam Morgan will be recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to make the start for the Phillies tomorrow. Morgan (1-7, 6.65 ERA) will be taking the injured Zach Eflin’s spot in the rotation as he faces Rockies starter Tyler Chatswood (10-7, 3.58 ERA) tomorrow afternoon. First pitch for tomorrow’s game is scheduled to be at 1:35 p.m.
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