The Phillies came out blazing in the top of the first inning with Odubel Hererra starting the game with a lead off triple. Cesar Hernandez, getting the start for Freddy Galvis, struck out swining in the next at bat which left scoring Hererra from third base up to Chase Utley. Chase hit a ground ball to second baseman Daniel Murphy, allowing the Phillies to take the lead 1-0, scoring Hererra from third and giving Phillies fans a promising hope.
Jerome started out strong only giving up one hit and striking out Michael Cuddyer to end the 1st inning.