Crawford and Sosa Propel Phillies Past Nationals in 10-Inning Win

This article recaps a dramatic MLB contest between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals. Rookie Justin Crawford stole the spotlight with a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning.

The Phillies clawed back from a four-run hole, tied things up late, and finished it off in an extra-inning thriller.

Dramatic comeback fuels Phillies’ walk-off win

The Phillies looked up at a 5-1 deficit in the seventh inning. They just didn’t care.

J.T. Realmuto and Bryce Harper both smashed solo homers, and suddenly Philly was only down by two. Then in the ninth, Edmundo Sosa ripped a clutch bases-loaded, two-out single to bring home two runs and tie the game.

Sosa wasn’t done. In the top of the 10th, he leaped to grab a line drive from CJ Abrams and doubled the automatic runner off second for a wild double play.

Then, in the bottom of the 10th, Crawford came through with the winner for the Phillies. What a way to end it.

Key moments of the night

• Justin Crawford smacks the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the 10th for a 6-5 win.
• Realmuto and Harper go deep in the seventh, waking up the Phillies’ offense.
• Edmundo Sosa ties it up with a bases-loaded, two-out single in the ninth—huge moment.
• Sosa’s catch off CJ Abrams in the top of the 10th keeps things level and sets up the final rally.

Pitching lines and game notes

Cade Cavalli gave up one run over six innings for the Nationals. He scattered five hits and struck out three.

Cristopher Sánchez tossed 5 1/3 innings for Philadelphia. He allowed one run on four hits, walked four, and punched out seven.

Jhoan Duran picked up the win, moving to 1-1 on the year. The Phillies’ bullpen held strong after that early mess.

Notable Nationals performers

• Daylen Lile, Brady House, and Joey Wiemer all had two hits each. Wiemer crossed the plate twice and came in leading the majors with a blazing .615 average.
• Washington’s offense started strong, but Philly’s late push forced the Nationals’ bullpen to be nearly perfect in the final innings.

What’s next for both teams

Both clubs are off on Thursday, so there’s a bit of a breather before the next series.

The Nationals open a homestand Friday against the Dodgers. They’re hoping to keep pace in a crowded NL East and wild-card race—easier said than done.

The Phillies hit the road for a trip to Colorado. Aaron Nola is set to face Michael Lorenzen, and Philadelphia will try to keep its momentum going during this tough road swing.

 
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