Drew Ellis was mulling a go in independent baseball only a few weeks ago, feeling his Major League opportunities had dried up. However, called up by the Philadelphia Phillies this week, Ellis had a career day at the plate Sunday, pacing an 11-3 win over the Washington Nationals.
Entering the Phillies’ afternoon tilt in D.C., Ellis had connected on only one home run in 92 career at-bats. On Sunday, he doubled that total and then some, smashing two long balls while finishing 3-for-3 with three RBI, three runs scored and two walks.