Phillies’ Maikel Franco (left) and Cesar Hernandez  celebrate a victory over the  Cardinals May 8 (Jeff Roberson)
Phillies’ Maikel Franco (left) and Cesar Hernandez celebrate a victory over the Cardinals May 8 (Jeff Roberson)Associated Press

Thursday Quickie Quiz & Single Digits

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THURSDAY’S QUICKIE QUIZ

>>> Which Flyers player (a future Flyers head coach) once scored a goal seven seconds into a postseason contest, which is tied for the second fastest goal from the start of a playoff game in NHL history?

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THURSDAY’S SINGLE DIGITS

>>> After Wednesday afternoon, the Phillies are 6-1 in their last seven day games and out-scoring teams by 26-10 in those contests. They next take the field in the afternoon Sunday in Kansas City.

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>>> The Phillies have won their last five get-away games (last game of a series), outscoring opponents by 30-5 . . . They are 12-3 in series-enders all season. There are 9-9 in all other games.

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>>> Over their last 13 road games, the Phillies are out-scoring their opponents by 2-1 (total) in the first inning.

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>>> Here are some Sixers playoff totals for you to chew on . . .

57 . . . Joel Embiid Field Goals Made
59 . . . Ben Simmons Field Goals Made
58 . . . Embiid + Simmons Turnovers

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QUICKIE QUIZ ANSWER

>>> Terry Murray scored seven seconds into the Flyers playoff game at Quebec on April 12, 1981. The Flyers would lose the game, 4-3, in overtime.

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