The Good Phight · Sep 2, 2022
Kap-sized: Phillies vs. Giants series preview
Gabe Kapler: Not a genius?After a weird series in Arizona, the Phillies’ head to northern California to take on the Giants. They’ll be facing their former manager, whose star isn’t burning nearly as bright as it was a year ago.
Record: 61-68 (Third place in National League West, 29 games back)
The last time they met
The Giants visited Philadelphia in late May and won the first two games of the series in extra innings. The last game saw the Phillies earn a comeback victory, but that win wasn’t enough to keep Joe Girardi from joining Gabe Kapler in the fraternity of ex-Phillies managers two days later.
What’s the deal with the Giants?