High Hopes: A Phillies Podcast - Final Out: Phillies Crush Another Bullpen In Home Opener Win

Episode Date: April 1, 2025

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies' late-inning rally that led to their third win of the season. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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or wherever you listen to podcasts. one can benefit. Follow next pitch on the Odyssey app or wherever you listen to podcasts. Swing and a drive right center field that's going to be down for a base hit. It'll tie the game Turner flying into third base ball picked up on the track. The relay home will be cut off. Turner scores standing up it's a double for a Mundo Sosa and the Phillies lead it two to one I mean is it game four or is it a playoff game I couldn't tell the hanging on the edge of your seat being incredibly annoyed and then a big hit by Edmundo where were you when Edmundo Sosa saved the Philly season welcome on in it is the final out Jack Fritz hanging out with you here on this

Monday night, we were still in March. It was like 82 degrees out for for the home opener today So, you know, it was a festive day down at the ballpark and it was loud That was one one of the last now I was driving home So I missed it but just the way it sounded through the radio, it was an incredibly loud Eagles chant for BG and Saquon Barkley as the BG retirement tour, I guess is underway, but what a festive day and what a frustrating beginning.

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Try to beat some of the traffic the biggest takeaways of the game are brought to you by Morgan & Morgan America's largest injury law firm and my biggest takeaway the game is that I I legitimately feel conflicted because it's it's one of these things where is this sustainable and Obviously, I'm happy they won. I don't need a deal of doom and gloom on the fourth game of the year I don't even really want to be you know doom and gloom. I'm not really doom and gloom, but I just feel conflicted because They're just not hitting off of starters and they are feasting on bad bullpens. Rockies and Nationals, we've beat up the Nationals bullpen for years,

and it's not like the Rockies have, again, the Rockies do not have a great bullpen. And they're getting shut down by mostly middle of the road starters. And Mackenzie Gore, I guess, is not. Maybe this is like the full Mackenzie Gore breakout season. Heron Marquez has made five starts in two years now before that

He was great. I was a huge Marquez guy, but he just hasn't been that guy a little bit Maybe he's on a resurgence Maybe he's getting back to being a guy was a couple years ago But watching the feebleness of the offense against the starters and then bang They wake up against against bad bullpens It doesn't exactly make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside now So sick getting the double a beautiful moment some really good things before that now start had a double but it was like it It's a double in the book. It's all it matters and Turner actually worked a great at bat. I was

trending on being very annoyed when it was 0-2 and it was just hacking in that at bat. But he, to his credit, worked his way back, worked a walk, and then obviously Solisa came through and Schwartz went yard and everything was fine. But that also doesn't really erase how I felt after the first six innings Where I'm watching an offense who to me and maybe was the home opener Hope was the home opener and we can excuse that one away but to me they just look like they were trying to hit a home run and trying to spark the crowd and trying to to get into that kind of energy and That's the kind of stuff. you just don't want to see.

That's where when people say, ah, they just live and die by the long ball. Well, when they're just trying to hit home runs rather than, hey, let's piece together some good at bats here, get some base runners. And even when they get base runners, or they owe for 14 before, the last two games they have not been driving in runs

with runners in scoring positions. So again, that's just why I feel, that's why I feel conflicted. Two runs this season off of starters, two runs the entire season. Now it's four games. If it's a week, if it's two weeks and it's two runs, I think we might be hammering the panic button.

So I'm not hammering the panic button, but I definitely, definitely feel conflicted. Two and five, five, nine, two, 94, 94 to get in some other things. And actually I'm doing all offense here in the, in the opening segment, because I feel like the offense is just everything that, that matters right now. I mean, I think we know what the starters are gonna be. The Lazardo, I still can't stop thinking about 11 strikeouts and five innings the other day. The bullpen, we'll get to more thoughts on that. But I think we have a general sense of what they're

gonna be. It's just the obsession with the offense. And I feel you too, I'm with you. It's hard not to be obsessed with the offense after what has happened in game six and seven against Dimebex and last year against the Mets and sometimes in the regular season and When they do what they do against the against the starter and then the bullpen it kind of leads to more More questions than answers

But one guy that I think has definitely proven to be an upgrade and I've been really impressed even going back to spring training And I was glad to see him have his His little moment today was Max Kepler. I mean Max Kepler is someone who has been talented a lot of the obviously I wasn't locked in on every Twins game but a lot of the big analytical people out there have always said he's he's better than his numbers suggest and You know, I was listening to Trevor Plouffe last week, former Philly great who could forget the walk off of Fekika Hernandez but He was saying that you know Max Kepler getting a change of scenery and getting out of his comfort zone could get the best

Version of Max Kepler and in spring training. The first thing I noticed was was good quality at bats I think we've seen that so far. He had a hit off a lefty today He had a double and then obviously had the big home run his swing continues to just remind me of of a Banias now I don't think he's gonna have a first half like a Banias had in 2009, but if he can just be a competent left field, you know a left-handed bat and Hit 260 maybe pop 25 home runs. There could be a chance for more I mean he looks the part he looks the part and you know, they've started him lower in the lineup

Maybe they start working in the way his way up the lineup I don't know but I've been really impressed with Max Kepler so far and When they talk about the Phillies really haven't made any additions. I think he's a real addition. I think Lizard is a real addition and Romano I thought looked good today. So at least from that standpoint and I you know I said all offseason I think it's nice that these guys are on one-year deals because they have to prove it if they want to go get another deal and it does add a

heightened sense of urgency and Max Kepler coming from Minnesota to this ballpark and playing in front of that crowd today, I'm sure he was like, what the hell is this? Minnesota, you know, good fans, but it's just, it's not even comparable. And I'm sure that their opening days in Minnesota were 25 degrees. So he continues to look like an upgrade, you know,

putting him in left field, Marsh in center field, and you know, Cass him in left field, Marsh in center field, and you know, Cassiana having a really solid start to the year, maybe this outfield won't be what it was last year and not super, super detrimental to the team. And then final thing here, and this is a negative, is what are we doing with the JT thing? I don't get it.

He, his bat looks slower, He's not driving the ball. He is batting fourth today. He's batting fifth when other guys are in there. You got to swap him in. If you want to do the righty, lefty thing, you got to swap him in Castellanos. Castellanos looked better towards the end of last year. He looked better at the beginning of this year. I know that JT is one of the pillars, I guess, or one of the members of the core, one of the old heads around here, but he just can't be up there.

He can't be up there in the top five of this lineup. He should be batting seventh. So we will see how long they stick with it, you know, they stuck with Cassiano's The first like month and month and a half of the sea of the season last year Ultimately, it worked out for them. I'm just asking to bump him down a little bit I I can't be I can't have JT batting fourth cannot do it two one five five nine two ninety four ninety four to to get in Nick in in Princeton. What's happening, Nick? Hey, Jackie Batesville. How you doing? What's up, bro?

Pretty great game, huh? Aw, nothing better, Nick. Nothing. Were you down there earlier today? We were down there. We were out in left field by the foul pole in the line and coogle standing deck area. it was great nice nice now there are reports and were you shirtless and that that that you know i can either confirm or deny that because i was actually at work today but i was also a game i don't, for sure. What was your main takeaway? Sanchez looked good, Romano looked good. I don't know, just excited.

Looks like slightly better approaches than last year so glad to see it. I don't think they had a walk until Turner in the seventh but other than that pretty good and I thought the pitching was great. Well listen, they only struck out twice before the seventh so I guess it's baby steps right? Yeah that's great. Oh I didn't know that. That's good to know. That's good to know. All right Nick and Princeton. Nick's my buddy so the the inside source is there. I don't know why he decided to go shirtless at the Phillies game today. It's a bold move but you know listen when the when the boys are back in town it's hard not to get fired up so I get it so I get it my Twitter

buddy Philly's knower and Drexel Hill what's happening what's up Jack how you doing man I'm feeling pretty good listen I wanted to come on here and kind of break your balls a little bit but you kind of hit on every point I want to talk about Max Kepler soon to be all-star so yeah listen I think there's there's not been two, two people online and on the, on these airwaves more positive about Max Kepler than you and I. He's going to be one of the best signings in silly history, I believe.

But I agree with you about JT too. He's not, he just can't hit fourth. I don't think he's got to be at the end of the order switching with Kepler. I think we switch him with Kepler and I think once people get over Romano's delivery, they're gonna welcome to those are my three takeaways from today. I like it. I like it I appreciate the phone calls two and five five nine two 9494 we'll get some more thoughts on the bullpen on the other side plus the player the game the injury report and a whole lot more All that's coming up next on the final out on sports radio 94 w IPA I'm Jordan Robinson host of the new podcast, The Women's Hoop Show. We're here for you

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Off the IV of the batters, I. Kyle Schwaber with his homerun of the season. It's four to one Phillies. That guy's the man. He's just the man. Kyle Schwaber, whether it's lead off, by the way, another homerun with the runners on base, it's a solo homerun in the cleanup spot. That's not baseball, I don't know what is but either way

Scorching hot to the sea is a hot start to the season for Kyle Schwab er And he's just he is just the guy he is Bryce the face. I think Bryce is doing a great job. I think he's developing as a leader, but man, it's just Schwab er is like the everyman on on the Phillies and It would be a travesty to me if they don't, if they don't resign him. He's, he's that important. I thought it was really noticeable. You know, he hits the home run. He's running, he's rounded the bases, across his home plate.

First person he points at is a, is Edmundo Sosa. And you know, that's a little thing, but it kinda, when you're Kyle Schwabert, I think he's naturally doesn't really know what that's a little thing, but it kinda, when you're Kyle Schwabert, I think he's naturally, doesn't really want the spotlight, but you know, the first thing he does, point at Muno Sosa and let him know he's not in that position without Amunu

getting the big hit there. That's why Muno Sosa is the player of the game, brought to you by South Jersey Gas Conserve, helping customers and the community save energy and money. South Jersey gas comm slash conserve and Muda Sosa I mean he's for my money like the best Utility player we've had here and I know Dobbs in 08 had all the the pinch hits and that was great Bronte was a was a good fill-in player But Ed Mundo is just a is just a winning baseball player

And he's someone that a contending team Needs to have he's I don't think he's a starter now Maybe if they need someone and like it's the center field thing gets bad. Maybe he could stand out there I don't I don't think that's the case, you know, maybe left field he could be fine, but Kepler hopefully can just handle that I think he's a utility player. I think he provides great defense. The bat has come along He's just a winning baseball player and you saw that again today I just odd amount of confidence when a mundo is up there in a big spot I feel like good things happen when he is when he's up to play and in the field so

He's a he's a he's a valuable player for this team if Trey goes down He can play a great shortstop stop like he he does a lot and winning teams Have someone like Edmundo so it's a part of them to a five five nine two ninety four ninety four if you're in traffic Leaving this one would love to hear from you Jordan in college, though, what's happening Jordan? What's up, Jack? I just broke out of traffic and finally on 95 so I'm feeling good Well, I'm happy for you because that's a brutal spot to get stuck in it's It's nice when they win, but sitting there when they lose is infuriating. So what would you think about that?

Well, I was gonna say all my main takeaways were you know you kind of took the words out of my mouth I've been staring at Max Kepler's 2019 and 2023 just hoping that he could play 120 games this year and then I was gonna talk about JT but I guess I'll go with my big two one good both kind of good actually for every time for the rest of the year the Trey Turner flails at one of those sliders outside. I'm gonna remember sitting in section 428 watching him come back from that. Oh The moment that safe the season We're all gonna remember trays at bat as they never get mad when he flails at a slider I was with you man the first two the first two pitches the bat

I was like, come on man. Just just take a pitch just take a pitch I know especially with how the first I don't know six or so innings went. I mean He looked nasty from high up but couldn't tell And then the second takeaway is that if they did actually juice the balls a little bit this season I you could send Kyle Schorber up there with a q-tip. I don't care the race to 70 home runs 73 home runs, I guess this year between him and judge little ALNL maybe meeting the World Series It's gonna be a fun summer for Schwab. It sounds awesome Jordan. Appreciate the phone call listen I wonder how far that ball would have gone with the torpedo bat not a hot start for the torpedo bat with the Phil's

Alex bone was the only guy to use it and I think he said he only took like five swings with it before the game. So I guess he didn't get a lot of use out of it. But I think Bryce and I'm sure Bryce has one on the way, maybe some other Phillies, no idea. But the torpedo bat is taking over baseball. So, you know, we'll see if the fills jump on board.

Maybe it gets gets bomber going a little bit but yeah and and and capler maybe you could be like the zack bond now he is probably more established than zack bond was at the beginning uh... but there's you know there's a there's some not trying to get ahead myself on game four

but max capler zack bond I'm trying to get ahead of myself on game four. But Max Kepler, Zach Vaughn, Rob Thompson, and Sirianni are on a similar path. Maybe he has to shave his head. And the Eagles couldn't score in the first quarter. The Eagles can't score, or the Phillies can't score when a starter's in. So just starting to line up a lot of parallels

between last year's Eagles team and this year's Phillies team. I don't know who this Aequan Barkley is yet. Maybe Andrew Painter? I guess we'll see. I guess we'll see. The pitch count slash injury report because they're both, you know, they both come into play here, is brought to you by the Plumbers Union, Local 690, protecting the health of the nation. Visit Plumbers690.org. Chris Sanchez, 93 pitches. He was cruising before he had a run over to first base. I don't know what happened because I didn't see his ankle roll or anything.

Cruck on the broadcast was thinking maybe cramped up, no idea, but he didn't really bounce back command wise after that. And it's unfortunate because he allowed the home run. I didn't really have back command-wise after that and it's unfortunate because he allowed the home run I didn't really have a problem with putting him back out there he's at like 88 pitches heading into that inning or maybe even less than that and Kirkland was warming up I think that was more like breaking case of emergency I guess if you're nitpicking you let him face

the lefty and then put Kirkland in to face Goodman but with the way Sanchez was pitching, it's hard to really fault him for leaving out there. Before that, he was brilliant. And he, man, when he can get into a rhythm and he finds the arm slot on that change up and he starts rolling, it is just so fun to watch. I mean, the Rockies hitters looked absolutely

hapless in like the middle portion of that game So it was a good start for the for the Sanchez for saw young campaign again Started at plus 5,000 down to plus 2,500. I think it's probably even lower now there's a lot of Chris Sanchez helium out there and Today definitely did not do anything to dissuade that now on top of that the injury report. We'll see what happens Sanchez helium out there and Today definitely did not do anything to dissuade that now on top of that the injury report. We'll see what happens Sanchez Hopefully fine, whatever Trey the fact that he's able to pinch it good sign for Wednesday I think I think had you know, they not had a day off tomorrow

Maybe he goes out there today but with the day off tomorrow you might as well as give him the two days and The fact that he's able to score from first base on the Sosa, on the Sosa double, I think that's a good sign for his health. Obviously, a back that starts in your hip, like he said, is not the greatest thing in the world, but, but, but, but, you know, the fact that he was able to get up there, the swing looked fine. He was, you know, a little swing happy to start the at bat,

but did work the walk and flew around the bases to give the Phils a lead. I thought that was a good sign for Trey and his health. Kenny from 3030, what's happening Kenny? Wow, what a great day today. First off man, those weather people nailed that forecast. Once again, once again, no one better. It was such a, it was a perfect day.

I've frozen my rear end off at so many opening days and today the weather was great and I love how the Phillies can let us kind of sleep through the first five or six innings and talk to everybody and you don't have to pay attention to the last three. And it's, you're right, it's such a power look at Eagles, you know the slow starts and It's you know what Jack I'm just in a really good mood right now. Well, I mean you're still basking You're still basking in Super Bowl glow and then you know, alright the fills the fills bring you back to reality

When the starters in the game, but then everything ends up being okay because they start launching home runs off of off of bad bullpens. I Do have one quick story for you though So I'm walking them to my seat and I see this guy walking towards me in a full Philly's uniform And when I realized who it was I didn't even have the heart to say hello to him But I was gonna laugh right in the face. Yeah, let him walk right past me Yeah, I think we all gotta kind of look the other way. Even if the camera tries to say hi, I don't think you can do it. I think you just gotta put your head down. You can't, we can't be associated with that.

You know, he's a nice enough guy, but man, I just, I feel bad. You don't want to laugh at somebody when they come up to you so He's something else I don't know what else to say about that. I know I know he's something else man He sees it. They use a different breed. I'm I wish spike would have worn it I wish would have given the uniform to someone else, but to get the Phillies back on track I think we need the camera in it so listen You know what in the end players you're right. You're right Take a picture You know what, in the end, you're right. Big picture. Way to be a good Westchester, buddy.

That's what we do. That's what we do. All right, there he goes, Kenny from the Dirty 30. We'll get to some thoughts on the bullpen. Also big news in the NL East and a look ahead to Wednesday. All that's coming up next on the final out on Sports Radio 94 WIBA. Three-two. And it's swung on, hit deep down the line, and right if it's fair, it's gone.

And it is gone. Max Kepler with his first as a filling. Right down the right field line. Third hit of the day for Kepler. Phillies add a run. It's 5 to 1. I'm all kept up. I'm all kept up.

Might have to get a max, best 17 to best 17 in Philly's history How could we forget Reese? I mean the next couple is a pretty good Pretty good first impression here. It gets the big home run today balls launched balls absolutely launched again Continues just remind its swing reminds me of a Banias. So he has the double early He gets a single off of a lefty, continues to look the part. He's like a big dude, too. I mean, a lot of the people at Cover Team, broadcasters, the thing they said about Kepler all spring

was how big he was. I mean, they're right. He's a mammoth guy. And I like all the things you hear about him You know from the standpoint of Sometimes the Phillies coaches have to like to beg him to get out of the cage. He's on a one-year deal. He's hungry He's got to go try to earn it means 32 So he gets probably one more shot at a at a pretty big payday He hasn't had a huge contract yet in major league baseball and maybe the Phillies

Found a diamond in the rough here in Max Kepler who you know for real like sicko baseball fans we've known about Max Kepler but for the general fan you're kind of learning about him for the first time I think he works quality at bat powers there and plays a damn good left field so exciting start to the season and definitely someone they need to help lengthen out the lineup Especially if JT's gonna give them this kind of season Stop kind of been hit or miss and only the double but is it was a blooper?

Marsh kind of kind of hit or miss. He's got a pretty good start to the season, but still against left He's not really there yet getting Kepler is another impact bat in the middle of this lineup would would do wonders. Let's go back to the phones Brian is in new hope what's happening Brian? Hey, how's it going Jack? What's up, brother? Oh, I'm just driving home Billy got on 95 after a bunch of traffic. I'm sure there's a ton of traffic Yeah, I just like to hit on how electric it was down there. It was uh, I mean it was quiet to start out the game But man when trey turner came up there it got it got wilder than I I don't know. I don't blame him for Um for you know for those first two pitches because it was so loud it felt like When the undertaker came out at wrestlemania, uh last year

I was just I was just gonna make the same comparison same comparison Brian just like when the undertaker came out No, but yeah, I think it it we do this all the time with CBP where it's like It feels like a playoff game all the time But you know trade getting that that kind of ovation people getting right back into the game I'm gonna moon over the double it was it you could have told me that was that was October, but it was March 31st It's it's just a special place when the Phil's are playing good ball Yeah, it felt like people weren't really paying attention up until Trey was coming up And then all of a sudden everybody's on edge of their seat

It just it felt like that was the time where the bats were gonna come out, you know So I was just real happy to be there. I was I was in left center field So it's a great time, you know, it's great that you know flat pans with all, you know, the whole fans around you and have a great time Yeah, I appreciate the phone call Brian and get home safely That's the funniest part about being back there is that it feels like you never left, you know It's it's like you're right back. It may have been five months, but it's just You see the same people There is actually a good amount of upgrades they made around the ballpark I don't know how I feel about the brick being completely gone behind home plate

It kind of like the the traditional brick now just a video screen a lot of a lot of interesting looking food options around the Around the old ballpark so it was it's it's always like it's like the first day of school Around the old ballpark. So it was it's it's always like it's like the first day of school when when you walk back into CBP for the first time now Big news in the NLE says jerks and profile have been suspended 80 games for PED use and While you can come back for the regular season that makes him ineligible For the postseason. So obviously use the Braves big offseason addition not, you know Getting Strider and Acuna back big offseason additions But from the standpoint of someone that they were counting on and someone because they don't really have that much money

You know, I think they're they're fighting a TV deal down there. So profile was like their big offseason signing and The fact that if they do make the postseason I mean it's been a disaster started the year for the Braves. 0-4 Nick Pivetta, one hit, seven shuttied last night against them and then their big offseason addition is busted for PEDs out 80 games not to write them off because it's only four games but now they face the Dodgers and then they, then they, someone and then the Phillies. So it's a bit of a gauntlet here

at the beginning of the season for the Braves and that's just bad news on top of it. Greg's in Philly, what's happening, Greg? Hey, how you doing? What an excellent game. I had a fantastic time. I haven't been to opening day since I was six years old. My father had signed my twin brother and I out of school.

Wow. And I watched Mike Schmidt hit the clock on a game winning home run with Nolan Ryan. Well, if you don't mind me asking, how old are you now? 47, sir. Oh, okay, nice. That's 31 years since he's been to opening day. I signed my son out of school and I did the same thing

I we went down with my dad and my twin brother and got to my my son got randomly selected got to walk onto the field and I find the players as they came in and he got to See players in the in the tunnel dick knows his autograph So just just a fantastic day for me and you know making forever memories with dad and my son So, you know just an awesome time But as far as the game, you know the positives obviously and then Edmundo What a you know excellent for a part-time player the guy is a clutch player like he he puts forth a hundred percent effort He runs out plays he as you mentioned the guy's versatile, you know

We saw him step up for Trey Oh, you know a good portion of the season last year. Well, while he was out hurt, you know clutch hit there and Schwerber He's like the Jason Kelsey of this team, you know comparatively, you know in terms of Swerver in terms of recognizing players like looking right to Edmundo when he hit that, you know hit his bomb saying You know what you need it's your hit that put us ahead though you know so he doesn't you know he's definitely you know looks to all these players and helps kind of coax them along as I see it's Warbur you know I realize I realize Harper is you know the franchise player but you know Warbur is that guy as far

as the negative though we have to hit the Elton in the room you got JT Romulo what you know if Harper doesn't try to stretch that hit and where he got thrown out for a double he he would have ended up JT grounds into a 4-3 double play anyhow so in which he does a lot of we see the bat slow you know it's it you know basically you know it has to come to an end at some point for every player You know, it's you know, be inevitable and maybe we should be looking at you know, the future you know, we got to look towards getting us a more solid catcher down the line or You know, I can't see spending the money right now for what he has how many years he has left. Yeah No, I got you Greg and I appreciate the phone call. The jt thing is is

On one hand, it's frustrating to watch, but at the same time, I mean, I don't wanna say that, father's time's undefeated, career's over, it's four games, it is four games, but you don't have to bat a fourth, you don't have to bat a fifth, you can drop them down a little bit, and if that gets them going, great, everything works out.

Now, Buzz, I believe, he said he was 47, and he said his first game his first day was in a six And I believe I use quick math and said that's 31 years. I just want to make it sure 41 years very good Jack Make sure we clear that up clear that up. I can't have people thinking I'm an idiot someone 47 and 31 years ago you thought thought that added six? Shut up! Shut up, Buzz. Didn't you want to be a teacher?

A history teacher, though. They don't do math. Yeah, that's exactly right. Oh, man. Well, you know, it's all good. It's all about accuracy, and we cleaned it up. You know, we got it right. Now, because of course, they have an off day tomorrow.

Need that. So on Wednesday, Phil's return to action. Kyle Freeland versus Zach Wheeler. Kyle Freeland, don't want to, again, send a cold shiver down your spine, but he's a lefty starter. So in his first outing against the Rays, he went six shutout, punching out seven. So get ready for a similar kind of outing on on Wednesday

Maybe if we talk about it enough, maybe they'll go out and beat up on a starter But I feel like Kyle Freeland they pitched against the Phillies every single year. It's not gonna I think the entire Rockies rotation by the way It feels like they just bring them like Hermon Marquez has been pitching for them for what 30 years at this point It feels like it. It feels it feels like Where's Jeff Francis? Just the same guys ever bud black what they manage a black black the easiest gig in baseball He has been there forever He has been there forever, but either way

Kyle Kyle Freeland versus Zach Wheeler on Wednesday night a lefty starter against the Phillies is certainly going to be something to monitor and will Monitor also if Trey is back in the lineup Hopefully he is good sign that he had the pinch hit appearance earlier in this one. Either way, that's gonna do it for me Tom Kelly he's coming up next buzz produced the program tonight I'll be back with you pregame with the afternoon show on Wednesday and of course back here on postgame on Wednesday that's gonna do it for me thanks for hanging out Phil's win 6-1 enjoy the rest of your night here on sports radio 94 WIBA