There was no shortage of dramatics during Wednesday night’s Phillies-Nationals game.
Newly acquired starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen made history by throwing the 14th no-hitter in franchise history.
But that’s not all that happened at Citizens Bank Park to the delight of fans — and some family members in attendance.
No-hitter!:Phillies’ Michael Lorenzen makes history with epic pitching performance
Michael Lorenzen’s wife, family celebrate no-hitter from stands
Michael Lorenzen threw the 14th no-hitter in Phillies history, a dazzling performance in only his second start with his new team, which beat the Washington Nationals 7-0 on Wednesday night.
The 31-year-old Lorenzen struck out five, walked four and improved to 2-0 since he was acquired from Detroit at the trade deadline for a minor leaguer.
Lorenzen’s mother Cheryl and wife Cassi wept in the stands during the final out, with Cassi holding their baby daughter, June.
“It was incredible. Walking out for the seventh, eighth and ninth, man, these fans. I’ve never been part of an organization where fans are a part of the team,” Lorenzen said. “And they gave me that boost that I needed. … If you are feeling fatigued, you don’t feel it at all in front of these fans.”
Weston Wilson’s father gets emotional following son’s first Major League home run
Phillies left fielder Weston Wilson homered in his first major league plate appearance and after nearly 2,900 at-bats in the minor leagues.
Wilson batted seventh and hit the third pitch he saw from MacKenzie Gore into the seats in left-center. His solo homer gave the Phillies a 4-0 lead in the second inning.
Wilson’s parents, sister, brother and wife were part of a cheering section for the rookie who was called up after outfielder Brandon Marsh went on the injured list.
Wilson’s father could be seen from the stands tearing up upon watching his son’s first home run.
Marlon Anderson was the last Phillies player to homer in his first MLB at-bat, on Sept. 8, 1998.
Wilson was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 17th round of the 2016 draft, and had 2,836 plate appearances in the minors until he was called up Sunday from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Nick Castellanos’ son Liam was all over Citizens Bank Park
Lorenzen and Wilson weren’t only the players to have family members at the ballpark Wednesday.
Now a regular behind home plate during home games, Liam was spotted celebrating with Wilson’s family after his home run and joined in on the fun with Lorenzen’s clan after the no-hitter was clinched.
Liam also got to cheer on his dad, who homered twice to reach 200 for his career.
Not a bad night out at the ball park.
The Associated Press contributed to this story
