The Los Angeles Dodgers came to town, packing a roster full of NL West-leading stars, including former Phillies icon Jimmy Rollins and star rookie Joc Pederson. But it was the Phils’ own rookie star, 3rd baseman Maikel Franco, who shined brightest in a 6-2 victory for the hosts on an emotional night at Citizens Bank Park.
That emotion was fueled by the return of the franchise’ all-time Hits leader, and the leader of the 2008 World Series championship team. The popular JRoll was given a rousing standing ovation as he strode to the plate for his first at-bat leading off the top of the 1st inning.