PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) --
In his return to Citizens Bank Park since being traded, Chase Utley received a standing ovation from Philadelphia Phillies fans and hit two home runs including a grand slam.Chase Utley's return to Philly?
— Cut4 (@Cut4) August 17, 2016
Just grand. pic.twitter.com/3qkkyQ5Wz2
The crowd spent over a minute applauding the former Phillies second baseman during his first at bat.
Welcome back, Chase. pic.twitter.com/xZtGLZXAmf
— Phillies (@Phillies) August 16, 2016
Fans did cheer when Phillies pitcher Vince Velasquez struck out Utley soon after the ovation, however, the applauds were not as loud.
True. #Phillies #6abcAction pic.twitter.com/KQLkAtUfmN
— Jamie Apody (@JamieApody) August 16, 2016
However, Utley bounced back with a home run in the fifth inning - again receiving another thunderous ovation.
All the feels.https://t.co/HN8NIBLREl
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 17, 2016
The applause went on for so long, Utley came back out from the Dodgers' dugout to give a curtain call to fans.
Utley followed that with a grand slam in the seventh inning to bring the Dodgers' lead to 13-2.
The final score: Dodgers 15, Phillies 5.
Utley was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers last summer after 13 seasons with the Phils.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
— Phillies (@Phillies) August 17, 2016
He was instrumental in the Phillies becoming the 2008 World Series Champions.
His status was cemented in 2006 when beloved broadcaster Harry Kalas declared: "Chase Utley, you are the man!" after Utley scored from second on a groundout in a game at Atlanta.
