The Good Phight · Jul 20, 2019
What we expected: Phillies 6, Pirates 1
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Jean Segura finished off one of the best at bats of the season by hustling his way to a singleWhen the 2019 Phillies season began, we expected a lot of nights like this. The starting pitcher delivered a quality start, and the bullpen was able to preserve the lead. Offensively, Bryce Harper had a key RBI, and the Phillies’ relentless lineup wore down the opposing pitching staff. Most games in 2019 haven’t followed that script, but on Friday night, everything went according to plan, and the Phillies came away with a 6-1 win over the Pirates.