Phillips, traded to the Atlanta Braves in February, hit a home run off of the Pirates’ Gerrit Cole during the third inning and became the 48th player in MLB history with 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases. He stole his 200th base earlier this season.
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In addition, Phillips is one of six second baseman in baseball history to achieve this feat.
Fans of the former Reds player have taken to social media to express their feelings of this achievement:
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