We’re days from the start of Eagles season, but Philly’s summer sports teams — the Phillies and Union — are still going strong as they head down the stretch. From Citizens Bank Park to Chester, it was a busy week for the two clubs, with the Phillies hosting the Braves and Astros and the Union hosting Cincinnati and Montreal. And at some point along the way, Temple opened its season with a win over Rhode Island at Lincoln Financial Field. The Owls will be back there Saturday when they host No. 16 Penn State, a day before the Eagles kick off against the Washington Commanders.
As they do each Friday, Inquirer photo editors picked the best sports images from the last seven days to bring you this week’s Big Picture …
Trea Turner hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros on Tuesday, but it wasn’t enough as the Phillies dropped the series opener, 6-5.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper waits for a pitch during Monday’s series finale against the Atlanta Braves. The Phillies won, 1-0, to split the series with their division rivanl.David Maialetti / Staff Photographer
Jesus Luzardo pitched his first complete-game shutout in the Phillies’ 1-0 win over Atlanta on Monday.David Maialetti / Staff PhotographerA young fan named Jeremiah talks with Bryce Harper before Sunday’s game against the Braves at Citizens Bank Park, where the Phillies and Nemours Children’s Health hosted their Childhood Cancer Awareness Day.Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
Jeremiah rounds the bases after hitting an honorary home run before Sunday’s game. The Phillies could’ve used Jeremiah, as they lost to the Braves, 5-4. Monica Herndon / Staff Photographer
José Alvarado reacts after striking out Braves first baseman Matt Olson to end the eighth inning of Saturday’s 4-2 Phillies’ win.Yong Kim / Staff PhotographerPhillies pitcher Andrew Painter walks off the field after giving up four runs in the second inning against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. The Phillies rallied but their comeback attempt fell short, 6-5.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff PhotographerCatcher J.T. Realmuto reacts after he lining into a crucial double play in the seventh inning of Tuesday’s loss.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Temples quarterback Ajani Sheppard (right) cuts through Rhode Island’s defensive line during the second half of the Owls’ season-opening win.Tyger Williams / Staff Photographer
Temple running back Keveun Mason carried the ball 20 times for 158 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Owls’ win.Tyger Williams / Staff PhotographerCincinnati’s Kyle Smith (left) and the Union’s Quinn Sullivan battle for the ball during Philly’s big 5-0 win on Wednesday.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
CF Montréal’s Wikelman Carmona (left) and the Union’s Jesús Bueno (right) chase after a ball on Saturday. The Union have won three straight.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
The Union’s Bruno Damiani (front), seen here tangling with CF Montréal’s Dawid Bugaj, netted a hat trick in Wednesday’s win over Cincinnati.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
Kyle Schwarber’s sixth-inning grand slam helped the Phillies to their only win of the series against the Astros on Wednesday.Jose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer
Brandon Marsh and the Phillies have cooled off, but are still in a wild-card spot with just over two weeks left in the season.Yong Kim / Staff Photographer
Houston fans behind the Astros dugout celebrate their team’s win, while a Phillies fan in a red T-shirt shows his frustration over Tuesday’s loss.Elizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer
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