The Dodgers beat the Phillies tonight, 15-5, and have temporarily vaulted themselves into first place in the NL West. However, nothing about the game matters more than Chase Utley‘s return to Philadelphia and the amazing reception he got.
Prior to his first plate appearance to lead the game off, Utley received an extended standing ovation from the home crowd and they actually booed when the first pitch of the game was called a strike.
Later in the game, Utley hit a solo homer, and he not only received a standing ovation but also had to take a curtain call.