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Phillies' Wathan makes history as fill-in manager

Phillies' Wathan makes history as fill-in manager

Summary

Dusty Wathan served as the temporary manager for the Philadelphia Phillies during one game on their trip to Pittsburgh. This happened because the regular manager, Don Mattingly, was attending his son's college graduation.

Key Facts

  • Dusty Wathan managed the Phillies for one game.
  • The game was part of a weekend series in Pittsburgh.
  • Don Mattingly, the regular Phillies manager, was absent for this game.
  • Mattingly attended his son Trevor's graduation.
  • Trevor Mattingly graduated from Purdue University.
  • This was a unique situation for the Phillies’ management team.
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