More than any other sport, baseball is a series of moments. With every pitch thrown and every swing of the bat, you literally have a chance to see something you've never witnessed in a ballgame before.
The Phillies had a couple such moments over the first half of the 2025 season, in addition to other defining plays that have told the tale of their 55-41 record so far. Each of the following is worthy of inclusion when discussing how the 2025 Phils fared leading up to the All-Star break. These are their stories.
April 29: Manufacturing a walkoff win
In the opener of a home series against the Nationals, the Phillies were cruising merrily along through eight innings, taking a 5-2 lead into the final frame.