PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Chase Utley got curtain calls after each of his two home runs — including a grand slam — in his first game in Philadelphia since last season’s trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Those cheers came after fans greeted him with a 1 1/2-minute ovation before he struck out leading off the Dodgers’ 15-5 rout of the Phillies on Tuesday night.
Chase Utley Receives Raucous Applause In Return To Citizens Bank Park, Including Grand Slam
Utley was a six-time All-Star in 13 seasons as Philadelphia’s second baseman, helping the team win five straight NL East titles and the 2008 World Series.