New Phillie Pitcher Throws No-Hitter In Home Debut!
Brand new Phillie starter Michael Lorenzen threw a no-hitter against the Nats as the Phillies shut out the Nationals…7 to nothing! as Here’s Lorenzen’s stat line: 9 innings, 4 walks, no runs, NO hits!
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 9: Michael Lorenzen #22 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches in the top of the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on August 9, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Nationals 7-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Absolutely incredible! Here’s the crazy thing…the Phils just traded for Lorenzen…and he was making his Phillie home debut! Now THAT’S a trade! Are you paying attention, (Yankee General Manager) Brian Cashman?!
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 9: Michael Lorenzen #22 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with J.T. Realmuto #10 after throwing a no-hitter against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on August 9, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Nationals 7-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The Phillies right now are in the first, National League, Wild Card spot. And remember, the American League and National League have three Wild Card teams each make the postseason…so the Phils are in really good shape. Congrats, Phillies fans! And congrats, Michael Lorenzen! Now let’s get to the Scoreboard!
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 9: Michael Lorenzen #22 of the Philadelphia Phillies hugs manager Rob Thomson #59 after throwing a no-hitter against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on August 9, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Nationals 7-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Let’s start with the Yankees…who were crushed by the White Sox last night…9 to 2. The Yankees fall to 59 and 56…this team is just not very good…and they can’t get going. Prediction: the Yankees will NOT be making the playoffs.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 09: Oscar Colas #22 of the Chicago White Sox beats the tag to score in the eighth inning against Kyle Higashioka #66 of the New York Yankees at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 09, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, the Mets beat the Cubs…4 to 3. Pete Alonso slugged his 35th home run of the year for the Mets…who improve to 52 and 62.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 09: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits a two run home run in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs during their game at Citi Field on August 09, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Football. The New York Jets held a joint-practice with the Carolina Panthers yesterday. And while they’re saying that the defense played well….the offense…including Aaron Rodgers…looked frustrated. Uh-oh!
FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY – JULY 26: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks to hand off during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Basketball. New York Knicks guard and defensive specialist Josh Hart is finalizing a four-year, $81 million contract extension with the Knicks. Hart shot 58% overall and 52% from 3-point range in his 25 regular-season game and played excellent defense for the team.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 02: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks shoots a three point shot in the fourth quarter as Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat defends during game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden on May 02, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 111-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Lastly…fighting. Ric Flair says he got so high with Mike Tyson that he thought he died. “We’re partners in the cannabis business. Got so high with Mike one night in The Hamptons that I went, it’s called a um, a cannabis coma, right? I kept asking people to touch, you know, like you do when you think it better hurt and people were squeezing my hand, but I’d be talking to him and they wouldn’t talk back to me.”
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 19: Former professional wrestler Ric Flair on the field before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans at TIAA Bank Field on December 19, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
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