I was also looking for a long run from Dom Brown. Remember how opposed so many were to talk him being in the trade with the Blue Jays for Halladay?
Play is about to resume. Jeff Hoffman is going to finish the seventh inning for Zack Wheeler.— Todd Zolecki ( @ToddZolecki ) July 29, 2023
Play is about to resume. Jeff Hoffman is going to finish the seventh inning for Zack Wheeler.
It still turned out to be the right call, i.e. he contributed more than Taylor did.
Jared Triolo
Pickoff Attempt 1BFoul (95.1 mph sinker)Ball (93.6 mph sinker)Called strike (95. mph sinker)Status Change - Delayed: RainStatus Change - In ProgressPitching Change: Jeff Hoffman replaces Zack Wheeler.Swinging strike (87.2 mph slider)
Jared Triolo strikes out swinging.
Null
Best relief appearance I've ever seen
Well, at least it was flawless.
I wonder if that one pitch is it for Hoffman tonight?
Sure would be great to score a few runs and let Hoffman pitch the 8th.
Great to get Wheeler turning in a great start tonight. Phillies still need two scoreless innings from the bullpen.
Bryce Harper
Pitching Change: Jose Hernandez replaces Ryan Borucki.Ball (94.6 mph four-seam fastball)Ball (95.5 mph four-seam fastball)Ball (83.3 mph slider)Ball (95.4 mph four-seam fastball)
Bryce Harper walks.
Nick Castellanos
Batter Timeout.Called strike (83.3 mph slider)Swinging strike (82.5 mph slider)Foul (82.9 mph slider)Ball (95.2 mph four-seam fastball)Foul (83.1 mph slider)Swinging strike (89.5 mph changeup)
Nick Castellanos strikes out swinging.
Nick just has no chance at the plate right now
Bryson Stott
Called strike (81.6 mph slider)Foul (82.7 mph slider)Swinging strike (84.6 mph slider)
Bryson Stott strikes out swinging.
Another swing at a pitch over a foot off the plate by Castellanos.
Unbelievable lack of awareness.
At least Stott missed balls that were in the strike zone.
Two strikeouts earn an exit for Hernandez. Pirates bring in Yerry De Los Santos to face JT.
J.T. Realmuto
Mound Visit.Pitching Change: Yerry De Los Santos replaces Jose Hernandez.On-field Delay.Ball (93.7 mph sinker)Foul (94.1 mph sinker)Swinging strike (95. mph sinker)Ball (86.5 mph slider)In play, out(s) (95.4 mph sinker)
J.T. Realmuto grounds into a force out, shortstop Alika Williams to second baseman Nick Gonzales. Bryce Harper out at 2nd.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Nick Gonzales
Called strike (85.8 mph slider)Swinging strike (86.3 mph slider)Foul (86.2 mph slider)Swinging strike (90.2 mph splitter)
Nick Gonzales strikes out swinging.
Josh Palacios
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Josh Palacios replaces Alika Williams.Ball (86.2 mph slider)Ball (90.1 mph splitter)Called strike (87.3 mph slider)In play, no out (97.7 mph four-seam fastball)
Josh Palacios singles on a line drive to center fielder Brandon Marsh.
Soto coming in with the top of the order coming up. Runner on first and one out.
Connor Joe
Mound Visit.Pitching Change: Gregory Soto replaces Jeff Hoffman.Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Connor Joe replaces Jack Suwinski.Called strike (87.2 mph slider)Ball (97.6 mph sinker)Ball (96.8 mph sinker)Called strike (86.4 mph slider)Foul (88.8 mph slider)In play, no out (98. mph sinker)
Connor Joe singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nick Castellanos. Josh Palacios to 2nd.
Bryan Reynolds
Foul (99.4 mph sinker)Foul (89.2 mph slider)Foul (100.3 mph four-seam fastball)Ball (89.2 mph slider)Ball (88. mph slider)In play, out(s) (98.8 mph sinker)
Bryan Reynolds grounds into a double play, second baseman Bryson Stott to first baseman Bryce Harper. Connor Joe out at 2nd. Bryan Reynolds out at 1st.
