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Auction Winner Lewis Kalb Praised for Phillies Broadcast

8/7/2026

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Lewis Kalb, winner of the Phillies Phantastic Auction, called the third inning of Wednesday night’s game against the Nationals with Scott Franzke and Larry Andersen.
Listeners called his delivery natural and “Vin Scully-esque,” and fans posted rave reviews praising his quick-wittedness and detail.
Commentators suggested the Phillies could invite Kalb back for games, possibly the playoffs, citing his youth-sports broadcasting in Medford Lakes and work with the New York Mets.

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Lewis Kalb, winner of the Phillies Phantastic Auction, called the third inning of Wednesday night’s game against the Nationals with Scott Franzke and Larry Andersen.
Listeners called his delivery natural and “Vin Scully-esque,” and fans posted rave reviews praising his quick-wittedness and detail.
Commentators suggested the Phillies could invite Kalb back for games, possibly the playoffs, citing his youth-sports broadcasting in Medford Lakes and work with the New York Mets.