Until March 27, we’ll be counting down the 50 greatest Phillies games of the last 50 years. This is 50 of 50.
And this is No. 48.
THE GAME: Phillies vs. Florida Marlins, Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia, Pa.
THE STAKES: A shot at first place in late September
THE GREAT: It’s hard to believe or remember now, but in 2001, the Phillies were relevant. Hard to believe because on paper, they didn’t have a very good team, unless you want to go ahead and argue that Robert Person was a bona fide ace or that Brandon Duckworth was a legit star in the making.