Summer in Philadelphia means the action at Citizens Bank Park is heating up. Baseball fans and those who just want to catch a high-energy game will find getting out and enjoying the bat-cracking fun the Phillies have to offer is a great way to become a “part” of this city.
History of the Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies might not have the most winning record in Major League Baseball, but they do enjoy some incredible fan support. The team has been associated with the city since the 1880s when it was founded as the “Quakers.” Although the team’s name has changed since then, fan loyalty has not. The city and its baseball enthusiasts, in fact, have stuck with the Phillies through thick and thin. Although the team is one of MLB’s oldest (tied for fifth place with the San Francisco Giants), it has only won the World Series once, taking home the honors in 1980 against the Kansas City Royals. This record might not impress fans of other teams, but the Phillies are such a part of Philadelphia’s tapestry that its own supporters don’t seem to mind too much.
Citizens Bank Park and It’s Players
Playing out of Citizens Bank Park since 2004, the South Philadelphia team has some high points in its history. Its roster has been graced by the likes of Billy Hamilton, Chuck Klein and Harry Wright. It has also won numerous pendants and Eastern Division titles. Fans of the Philadelphia Phillies tend to turn out in droves to watch the team play its biggest rivals – the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves. Other rivals have included, of course, the Pittsburgh Pirates. The current roster for the Phillies includes names like Brett Myers, J.C. Romero, Pedro Feliz and Chase Utley. Get more information about the players by viewing the team’s stats webpage.
Team’’s Community Involvement
The team might not be noted as the most winning in baseball history, but it is renowned for its community involvement. The team is famed for its environmental efforts and going green. It is also a major supporter of the ALS Association. Its efforts to stamp out Lou Gehrig’s disease include a host of fundraisers, including the annual Phillies Phestival which takes place July 28th this year. Players also make other contributions to the community and are known to turn out for special events.
Get to a Game This Season
If you’re looking for some summertime fun, you’ll find it at the Citizen’s Bank Ballpark. You can find tickets online at the Phillies MLB page as well as at StubHub Tickets online. Check the team’s schedule for special theme nights and events to add to the fun of the ballpark. Don’t forget to check out the packages like the Tent package, Porch package or Season ticket packages.
If it’s time to get out and leave your Philadelphia apartments behind for a day, a trip to Citizens Bank Park to get some Phillies tickets and take in a game is an incredible way to spend a day. The team has home games running through September with several dates set to play the infamous Braves.
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