The Phillies, after taking two of three from the Mariners, looked to be in a tough spot going in to this four game series against the NL’s best LA Dodgers. Sitting at 20-9, compared to the Phils 14-17, and with Philadelphia’s seemingly in-grained extra difficulty with winning on the road, the Dodgers looked to be a very tough nut to crack.
With Zach Wheeler fresh off the COVID list, it wasn’t certain how long he could go; and facing LA’s whoever (they’re the best team in baseball).
But then Kevin Stocker tied his shoe, and Bryce Harper hit a solo homer in the first inning to give the Phils a lead.