It seems like yesterday that we were imploding the Vet and christening Citizens Bank Park to usher in a new era of Philadelphia Phillies baseball. But it’s now been over two decades, and CBP has built a legacy all its own. From the semi-dynasty era during the ballpark’s infant stages to a resurgence over the past few years, the home club has authored a number of memorable moments. It’s worth taking a fresh look and counting down the top five that put a collective smile on the faces of Phillies Nation.
But first, some honorable mentions and near-misses, in no particular order.
Aug. 9, 2023: Michael Lorenzen twirls one of the unlikeliest no-hitters you’ll ever see in just his second start for the Phillies after coming over at the trade deadline. It’s hard to believe that two months later, he wouldn’t even factor into the club’s postseason pitching plans.
Oct. 4, 2023: Bryson Stott’s grand slam ends the Marlins’ season as the Phillies cruise to a 7-1 victory to win their best-of-3 Wild Card Series.
Aug. 15, 2019: Speaking of salamis, who can forget Bryce Harper’s epic, Roy Hobbs-esque bomb to defeat the Cubs? Yes, he had been with the team for four months at that point, but this essentially served as his “Welcome to Philadelphia” moment.
