"In the moment, just trying to pitch and try to relax and play the game that I love and grew up playing," Leiter said about the experience. "Trying to keep the game slow and not let a moment like that get too big and get the job done."
Leiter's father, Mark Leiter Sr., pitched with the Phillies from 1997-98. They became the second father-son duo to play for Philadelphia. They joined Ruben Amaro Sr. (1960-64) and Ruben Amaro Jr. (1992-93, 1996-98).
Leiter joined the Phillies on April 18, when the Phillies placed outfielder Howie Kendrick on the 10-day disabled list.