Soroka K’s 10, Sewald Strands Tying as Diamondbacks Edge Phillies

This article recaps a dramatic Friday night where the Arizona Diamondbacks stormed back to edge the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-4. A late surge stunned the Phillies after Jesús Luzardo’s near-no-hitter, with a gutsy relief effort from Mike Soroka that really turned the game.

It also highlights how Paul Sewald nailed down the save, the huge swing from Brandon McCann, and the shifting rotation plans for both clubs as they try to survive a jam-packed schedule.

Soroka, Sewald anchor Arizona’s late rally to beat Philadelphia 5-4

Mike Soroka finished strong, striking out 10 and shutting down the Phillies after the fifth inning. Arizona erased a 4-0 deficit to grab the win, with Soroka’s dominance holding the line as the Diamondbacks got their comeback rolling.

Paul Sewald earned his fourth save, but it wasn’t easy—rookie Justin Crawford ripped a two-out triple and Trea Turner sent a deep fly ball that left the tying run stranded at third.

The Phillies started with a bang. Trea Turner singled, Kyle Schwarber walked, and Bryce Harper drove in a run.

Brandon Marsh then crushed a three-run homer in the first to make it 4-0. At that point, it sure felt like Philadelphia might keep rolling, especially with Jesús Luzardo flirting with a no-hitter into the fifth.

Luzardo’s near-no-hitter and Arizona’s rally begin to shift the axis

Luzardo kept Arizona hitless into the fifth and helped the Phillies jump ahead early. But Arizona’s offense chipped away—Ketel Marte smacked a two-RBI single and Ildemaro Vargas added a run-scoring hit to shrink the lead.

The turning point came when Brandon McCann, filling in for Gabriel Moreno (who left with lower-back tightness), lined a two-RBI double to put Arizona up 5-4. That swing chased Luzardo from the game and flipped the script for the night.

The decisive sequence and the closing frame

Soroka took over from there, keeping the Phillies hitless after the fifth and locking things down until the final out. Arizona’s bullpen, led by Sewald, managed to absorb that early deficit and walk away with a win.

• Phillies hitters struck out 16 times against four Arizona pitchers—Arizona’s adjustments and Philly’s late whiffs really told the story.
• Arizona is now 3-0 in games where Soroka has pitched this season, which says a lot about his late-inning presence.
• Brandon McCann’s two-RBI double was the difference, flipping the game from a loss to a win with one swing.

What this game means for the two teams moving forward

This loss just adds to a rough stretch for Philadelphia. They’ve dropped three straight and four of their last five, all while grinding through a nine-game homestand that’s been anything but relaxing.

Now, the Phillies have to think about their rotation. Taijuan Walker is up next, and with Zack Wheeler close to rehab starts for Double-A Reading, the staff feels stretched thin. It’s a test for their depth and, honestly, their ability to bounce back from a funk.

Arizona, meanwhile, is riding the wave behind Mike Soroka, with Brandon Pfaadt set for their next game. These late-game wins are building some real confidence, and they’re leaning on timely offense and a bullpen that can handle the heat.

The win also proves this lineup can rally, even if they start slow. That’s a quality that could matter a lot as the season gets deeper.

Key numbers and upcoming schedule

As the teams get ready for their next tests, here are a few numbers that stand out. Soroka’s sitting at 3-0, though he’s had limited chances.

Sewald just notched his fourth save. Luzardo had a rough exit, even after carrying a no-hitter into the fifth.

Arizona’s rolling with Brandon Pfaadt next. Philadelphia’s going with Taijuan Walker, still juggling rotation worries while Wheeler rehabs.

Honestly, the next few games should show us how both squads handle this tense, back-and-forth stretch. The Diamondbacks grabbed the last win, but who knows what’s coming?

 
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