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Sanchez Shines in Team's 90th Win: Phillies Twitter Roundup

Sep 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher S‡nchez (61) throws a pitch during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images


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The Phillies reached 90 wins for the 17th time in 142 seasons on Sunday, as Cristopher Sanchez pitched a gem against the Mets and the bats came through late. Buddy Kennedy tied the game with an RBI double in the eighth. J.T. Realmuto singled off of Edwin Diaz in the ninth to end it.

Sanchez is the biggest story of the day. His development into a top-of-the-rotation starting pitcher has been remarkable.

Sanchez's ERA at Citizens Bank Park is now a sparkling 2.05. Would the Phillies consider starting him in game two of an NLDS? We shall see, but it's a great dilemma for the team to have.

The Phillies didn't give their lefty starter much run support, but Buddy Kennedy came through clutch in the eighth:

Some unlikely heroes for the Fightins this weekend.

Mets fans are handling it well.

Kennedy's hit tied the game, but it was a J.T. Realmuto single that ended it:

After sweeping the Rays and taking two of three from the Mets, the red hot Phillies now travel to Milwaukee for a three game set. With another strong series, the Phils could effectively lock up a top-two seed in the National League and a first-round postseason bye.

It's feeling Red Octobery in Philadelphia.

Anyway, here's this:

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John Foley

Before joining OnPattison.com, John Foley was a Phillies beat writer for PHLY Sports and the founder of a popular independent Phillies newsletter. He has provided nontraditional local sports coverage since 2013. Foley grew up in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. He's a proud product of the Philadelphia public school system, a Penn State grad, and a Georgetown Law alum. A licensed attorney, he sits on the board of the Papermill Food Hub, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping families in need throughout the city. Find him on your favorite social media: @2008philz.

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