The Philadelphia Phillies sweep a pair from Brooklyn, winning 7 – 0 and 3 – 2. Light-hitting Eddie Grant collects his first major league home run, off Deacon Phillippe.

On July 27, 1909 — The Philadelphia Phillies sweep a pair from Brooklyn, winning 7 – 0 and 3 – 2. Light-hitting Eddie Grant collects his first major league home run, off Deacon Phillippe.

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