In his first game back from injury, Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius didn’t waste any time getting comfortable. He took Chris Paddack’s 86 mph changeup for a ride into the right field stands at Citizens Bank Park. One pitch earlier, Paddack just missed with an 85 mph changeup low and away. This time it caught just a little bit too much of the zone and Sir Didi took advantage.
The Phillies now have a 3-0 lead in game one of a crucial three-game series against the San Diego Padres. They jumped out to an early lead in the first inning, manufacturing two runs off of two hits and two groundouts.