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Phillies: Greatest single season runs in Philadelphia

By Kerry Kauffman

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kenny Lofton warms up during spring training February 24, 2005 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kenny Lofton warms up during spring training February 24, 2005 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA – APRIL 4: Fans stand at attention during the national anthem before the home opener between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Veterans Stadium on April 4, 2003 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pirates defeated the Phillies 9-1. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

Tom Hilgendorf – Relief pitcher (1975)

Hilgendorf was effective in a relatively short Major League career. A 27-year old rookie with the Cardinals in 1969, Hilgendorf had a 1.42 in six relief appearances. After another season in St. Louis, he was out of Major League Baseball in 1971, resurfacing with the Cleveland Indians in 1972.

Hilgendorf pitched three solid seasons with the Indians before being traded to the Phillies in March 1975 for Nellie Garcia.  He went on to have a very successful year with the Phillies, winning seven in 53 relief appearances with an ERA of 2.14.

Despite setting career-highs in games, innings, and wins, Hilgendorf was released by the Phillies the following spring. Although he signed with the Pirates days later, Hilgendorf never made another Major League appearance, retiring with 19 wins and an ERA of 3.04.

Mike Krukow – Starting pitcher (1982)

Krukow spent the first six seasons in Major League Baseball with the Chicago Cubs, winning 45 games with an ERA of 4.17. He was traded to the Phillies in December 1981 for Keith Moreland, Dickie Noles and Dan Larson.

A key part of the starting rotation for the Phillies in 1982, Krukow won 13 games with an ERA of 3.12 in 33 starts. He completed seven games, logged 208 innings and allowed only eight home runs.  Despite the productive season, Krukow was traded with Mark Davis and Charles Penigar to the Giants in December for Al Holland and Joe Morgan.

Krukow spent his final seven seasons with the Giants, winning 20 games in 1986, earning an All-Star appearance and third in the Cy Young Award voting. Krukow retired 124 wins and 1478 strikeouts in 2190 2/3 innings.

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