PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds bases after hitting a three run home run during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park on September 16, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
The Phillies overcame the Cubs 17-8 and made history along the way
Don’t worry, the Philadelphia Phillies haven’t broken the MLB blown saves record just yet.
No, this record is something that has apparently never been done in MLB history before.
In Thursday’s series finale against the Chicago Cubs, Phillies pitchers Matt Moore and JD Hammer combined to allow the Cubs to score seven runs in the third inning.