Phils squander 10 walks in 5-4 Alumni Weekend loss to Blue Jays

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During Alumni Weekend, the Phillies lost 5-4 to the Blue Jays despite drawing 10 walks, mustering only four runs and leaving 11 on base as Zack Wheeler labored through 5 1/3 innings (116 pitches) with four runs allowed and a season-high five walks. Toronto's Jose Soriano, in his first start for the Jays, held Philly to two runs in 4 2/3 innings. The Phils loaded the bases in the ninth with no outs but could not capitalize; Bohm grounded into a fielder's choice and Marsh popped out to end the rally. Chase Utley's Wall of Fame ceremony preceded the game, and Jays hitting coach David Popkins was ejected after a heated exchange.
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