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In a moment of pure sportsmanship, a Phillies fan literally gave up a souvenir ball so left fielder Brandon Marsh could make an incredible wall-climbing catch. The play helped Philadelphia win their sixth straight game.
Four former Phillies who made the majors but never appeared in a game finally stepped onto the field at Citizens Bank Park, inspired by the classic film "Field of Dreams." Each threw out a ceremonial first pitch in front of their families and a packed crowd.
Down two runs with two outs in the ninth inning, the Philadelphia Phillies rallied for eight runs to stun the Washington Nationals 14-9. Every single run came with two outs, making it one of baseball's most dramatic comebacks this season.
Gabriel Rincones Jr. made his first Major League hit unforgettable, launching a home run in his Philadelphia home debut. His wife Courtney said she knew it was coming the moment he stepped to the plate.
Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez made baseball history with 50⅔ consecutive scoreless innings, the most ever by a left-handed pitcher. When the streak finally ended, over 40,000 fans gave him a standing ovation that stopped the game.
Aaron Nola pitched on Lou Gehrig Day for the first time, striking out eight batters to raise $12,000 for ALS research through his personal campaign. The Phillies pitcher donates $1,500 per strikeout to honor his uncle who died from the disease in 2021.
After striking out with the bases loaded, Edmundo Sosa got a second chance and delivered a go-ahead two-run homer that lifted the Phillies to a 4-3 comeback win over the Dodgers. His teammates never doubted he'd come through when it mattered most.
Cristopher Sánchez just threw 44 scoreless innings, shattering a Phillies record that stood since 1911 and helping turn around his struggling team's season. His perfect May ranks among the greatest pitching months in baseball history.
Cristopher Sánchez just broke a Phillies pitching record that stood since 1911, going 44 straight innings without allowing a single run. The achievement puts him in the company of baseball legends and caps off a perfect month on the mound.
For the first time in Major League Baseball history, a father and son are working together as manager and general manager of the same team. Don Mattingly now manages the Philadelphia Phillies while his son Preston serves as the team's GM.
Andrew Painter waited his whole life for Tuesday night, and he didn't disappoint. The 22-year-old Phillies pitcher dazzled in his first MLB game, striking out eight batters and earning a standing ovation from fans who'd been waiting three years to see him shine.
Twenty-two-year-old Andrew Painter delivered a masterful first game for Philadelphia, striking out eight batters and earning a standing ovation from fans who'd waited years to see him play. The 2021 draft pick showed why he was worth the wait, helping his team win 3-2.
