Big four-game series between Phillies and Cubs continues at Wrigley Field

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Wrigley Field is the site of a four-game series between Phillies and Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies (28-19) woke up this morning in the Windy City with the club sitting at nine games over the .500 mark for the first time since last September 2.

On Tuesday night at Wrigley Field the Phillies will try to clinch at least a tie from this four-game series with the host Chicago Cubs (27-18) as the two first-place teams continue their battle. In last night’s wild series opener, the Phillies captured a 5-4 victory in 10 innings.

The Phillies have now won four straight close affairs to fashion their first four-game winning streak since capturing the first four of the 2019 season. During this stretch, the Phillies have won three times by a single run and won by two runs in the other game.

From July 31 through August 5 of last season the Phillies won five in a row. That pushed the club to 15 games over the .500 mark for the first time since the 2011 season. It was also the last time that the team won five straight games. They won six in a row twice during last season. On Tuesday night they will try to get five straight for the first time in the 2019 season.

TUESDAY STARTING LINEUPS

PHILLIES LINEUP

1. Andrew McCutchen LF
2. Jean Segura SS
3. Bryce Harper RF
4. Rhys Hoskins 1B
5. J.T. Realmuto C
6. Cesar Hernandez 2B
7. Scott Kingery CF
8. Maikel Franco 3B
9. Zach Eflin P

Registration now open for 2019 Phillies Charities 5K

The Phanatic will lead the Phillies 5K as usual

The Philadelphia Phillies are not only a fundamental piece of the local sports fabric, they are also one of the top philanthropic organizations in the area as well.

Each year the Phillies family runs a number of events and activities designed to raise money for worthy charities that, as the official team website states, “…serve a wide variety of needs, primarily in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, and particularly those serving the Greater Philadelphia area and the communities of its minor league affiliates.”

Members of the organization at every level participate in some way at the various events. That includes everyone from the front office to the Ballgirls, as well as the players, coaches, alumni, and their wives and families.

One of the first and biggest events for fan participation each year is the Phillies Charities 5K. That event will take place this year on Saturday, March 23 beginning at 9am. Participants should plan on arriving early and be ready at the starting point at least 15 minutes prior to that start time. Free parking is available.

This is a 3.1-mile run that is certified by USA Track & Field and which both starts and ends at Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia. If weather permits, the team even opens up the ballpark to allow for a “cool-down” finishing lap on the field around the warning track.

Casual runners should not feel discouraged. You can go at your own pace. You can even simply walk the course. However, no motorized devices, bikes, skates, skateboards, pets, or strollers will be permitted on the course. Water and restrooms are provided, and emergency services are also on hand.

Beginning on the south side of the ballpark, the course takes you around Citizens Bank Park and the Wells Fargo Center, out into the Navy Yard, and then back out on to Broad Street for the finishing stretch back to your starting point.

Registrants must be at least 13 years of age. There is no registration on the day of the event, so you must register prior in order to take part. Registration is now open with an entry fee of $50 and you can do so easily at this link: REGISTER NOW.

All registrants receive a package that includes a long-sleeve shirt, a gear check bag, personal bib with disposable tracking chip, a finisher medal, a four-ticket voucher for select April home games, and a 20% discount coupon to the Phillies New Era store.