The Phillies finished eighth in the National League with a record of 76 wins and 86 losses, 21 games behind the NL pennant-winning Cardinals.
However, the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., on April 4, lead to days of national unrest.
"[4] In consultation with NL President Warren Giles, the Dodgers eventually agreed and postponed the game.
[6] On July 28, 1968, George Culver of the Cincinnati Reds pitched a 6–1 no-hitter against the Phillies in the second game of a doubleheader at Connie Mack Stadium.
Infielders Other batters Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.