Coming off a sweep of a potential postseason rival, the Phillies did nothing to stop the hot streak Friday evening as they defeated the San Diego Padres, 8-4, in the first game of a three-game set. Going into the matchup, starting pitcher Vincent Velasquez had not allowed a single run in 17.1 innings against San Deigo, walking one batter while striking out 25.
Cesar Hernandez started off the scoring in the bottom of the second. With runners on second and third, Hernandez delivered a single to right field, nabbing his 53rd RBI of the season.
The Phillies’ offense continued to do damage in the bottom of the third.