Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best sports images from the last seven days. And this week, the Philly sports landscape began its return to normal, after the World Cup and MLB All-Star Game swept through town earlier this month. That means the Phillies and Union returned to action — the latter after six weeks off — and both did so in home matchups against teams from New York, with much different results.
The Phillies’ post-All-Star break struggles continued as they followed their series loss to the Mets by dropping two of three to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Meanwhile, the last-place Union won for the first time since April 11, beating Red Bull New York in Chester on Wednesday. Here’s a look back:
Philly fans cheer after the Union score the first goal against the Red Bull New York on Wednesday night. The Union won, 3-1, to pick up the team’s first victory since April.Isaiah Vazquez / For The Inquirer
Red Bull New York defender Justin Che (front left) pulls down Philadelphia Union forward Milan Iloski (right) during the first half.Isaiah Vazquez / For The Inquirer
Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan (left) battles for possession against Red Bull New York defender Matthew Dos Santos (right) during the first half.Isaiah Vazquez / For The InquirerPhillies fans try to get the attention of the players in the dugout before the team’s game against the New York Mets on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Phillies starter Zack Wheeler throws a pitch in the first inning of Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm went 0-for-4 in Monday’s 10-7 win over the Dodgers.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerBohm had a better day at the plate on Wednesday with a pair of his, including a two-run home run, and three RBIs. However, the Phillies still lost, 9-5.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages can’t handle a fly ball from Bryson Stott in Monday’s win over Los Angeles. Stott wound up with a double on the play.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Bohm (right) tags out New York Mets center fielder Tyrone Taylor (left) as he tries to steal third base in the fifth on Sunday.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerKyle Schwarber slides into third base in the sixth inning of the Phillies’ lone win over the Mets last weekend. He also hit a two-run homer in the game.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Justin Crawford sits on the dirt near third base as Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing and Mookie Betts hug. Los Angeles turned a fielder’s choice double play to end the game and secure a 2-1 win.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Professional pool trick shot player Steve Markle sets up a shot inside his Levittown home.Aidan T. Gallo / Staff PhotographerRowers paddle along the Schuylkill River on Tuesday during an early morning practice near Kelly Drive.Jose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer
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