June is Phillies Hitting Season And This Weekend is the 158th Belmont Stakes

On Thursday, I took my daughter to the Phillies afternoon games, and tt was a beautiful day.  Citizens Bank Park is a fan-friendly stadium, and there are plenty of things to do for the kids. My daughter and her friends had a blast.

One thing that stood out was while my daughter and her friends were hanging by the dugout waiting for some of the players to come over for an autograph or selfie, not one player came over.  What a let down!! While the kids were doing their thing, climbing the wall or playing whiffleball, I remained in my seat and watched the game. The Phillies swept the Padres again and had ten hits on Thursday.  Plus another fine outing by their ace starting pitcher Zack Wheeler. Wheeler went seven innings, striking out eight and walking one. The Chicago White Sox come to town over the weekend. 

This Saturday is the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga race course. This race is the third leg of the Triple Crown.  The Locker Room loves the big three, and we will have a complete breakdown of the race with Jeffrey Nash from the Fastlanehandicapper.com . Plus "Lefty" Lou Cappelli will handicap the race on Saturday’s show. 

The NBA and NHL Finals are both underway, and we will cover it all for you this weekend in The Locker Room with Billy Schweim. 

On Saturday’s show, Producer Nick Earnshaw is back in studio, and my intern Erin Ewing joins us as we will talk Phillies baseball and recap Friday night's action. In Hour One, we will hear from Jeffrey Nash, who will handicap the 158th Belmont stakes.  In Hour Two, we will talk with the Director of Commissioners of Camden County Lou Cappelli.  Lou is a big horse racing fan, and an owner of horses.  Lou will give his take on this race. Next, it’s the South Jersey Beach Patrol report with former Lieutenant of the Ocean City BP Jack Brooks brought to you by McCann Realtors of Sea Isle and the OCBP Lifeguard alumni association . This week, we will hear the Chief of the Brigantine Beach Patrol Kip Emig. Plus NBA, NHL, and Eagles OTAs talk will be on the table.

On Sunday’s show, Producer Alex Berardis and my intern Erin Ewing will join me in the studio.  We will talk Phillies Baseball and go “On the Mound” with former Phillies pitcher Tommy Greene brought to you by Blitz’s market of Ocean City.  Tommy analyzes the Phillies' week and previews Sunday’s game.  In Hour Two, Mr. Negadelphia P.J. Corda checks in with his Pithy thought on the Philly Sports scene brought to you by the Vassor Pool Service.  Next, we will get our “High School Athletes in the Spotlight” with Fran Mclaughlin brought to you by the Philly Pretzel Factory of EHT.

All that and more this weekend in The Locker Room with Billy Schweim, every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to Noon on 97.3 FM ESPN Radio South Jersey.