With a win on Sunday going into the All-Star break, the Phillies have avoided the dreaded loss for a few more days. Unless the Phillies sweep, the Cardinals will hand the Phillies their 10,000th loss.
For those who are curious, their first loss was on May 1, 1883, also at home to the Providence Grays, a team that folded in 1885. The score was 4-3. At the time, they were known as the Philadelphia Quakers. The Grays pitcher was Old Hoss Radbourn who is known for winning 59 games in 1884 (the most ever in one season). It helps that he started 73 games and finished all of them. In 1883, he only won 48 and I think 8 came against the Phillies, although box scores are not available, so I can't confirm this. I wonder if that is the most wins one pitcher has against the Phillies in a single season. If I had more time I'd try and figure it out.
at Home: 87.5 %
at LA: 10.94 %
7/13 vs. Cardinals 50.0 %
7/14 vs. Cardinals 25.0 %
7/15 vs. Cardinals 12.5 %
7/16 at Dodgers 6.25 %
7/17 at Dodgers 3.125 %
7/18 at Dodgers 1.562 %
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