Phillies Rally Late, Edge Reds on Bryson Stott’s Two-Run Homer The Philadelphia Phillies overcame a one-run deficit in the eighth inning to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on Monday night, thanks to Alec Bohm’s fourth home run of the season and Bryson Stott’s clutch two-run blast. The game, played under summery conditions at Citizens Bank Park with a sellout crowd of 40,065, saw the Phillies score two runs in the first inning and maintain control despite a late rally by the Reds. Rookie right-hander Andrew Painter provided a quality start, pitching six innings and allowing just two runs. The Reds’ bullpen, however, struggled in the seventh and eighth innings, surrendering single runs that put the Phillies in a precarious position. Bohm broke the game open with a solo home run in the sixth inning, giving the Phillies a 3-2 lead. Stott then delivered the decisive blow, hitting an 0-1 slider from reliever Graham Ashcraft into the right-field seats for a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth. The victory extended the Phillies’ winning streak to five games, marking their first five-game winning streak of the season. The team has now won 16 of its last 20 games under manager Don Mattingly, who took over for Rob Thomson when the team was 9-19. Since Mattingly’s arrival, the Phillies have posted a 16-4 record, with starting pitching playing a key role. Painter’s first quality start of the season was the team’s 13th under Mattingly. The absence of injured slugger Kyle Schwarber, the majors’ leading home run hitter, forced the Phillies to rely on younger stars. Bohm, who had struggled with a .151 batting average in his first 29 games, hit .345 with three doubles, three homers, and eight RBIs since May 1. Stott, who had hit just .#philadelphia_phillies #cincinnati_reds #don_mattingly #alec_bohm #bryson_stott
Phillies sweep the Giants in second game of doubleheader with 6-5 win The Philadelphia Phillies secured a dramatic 6-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants in the second game of a doubleheader on April 30, 2026, with Alec Bohm delivering a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning. The win completed a rare doubleheader sweep for the Phillies, marking their first such achievement since July 24, 1998, against the Marlins. The game was marred by a 24-minute rain delay in the sixth inning, adding to the tension of a back-and-forth contest. Bohm, the Phillies' third baseman, played a pivotal role in the victory with a combination of defensive brilliance and clutch hitting. In the top of the 10th, he made a diving catch on a line drive from Giants second baseman Luis Arráez, freezing the runner at third base and preventing a potential go-ahead run. This defensive play set the stage for Bohm's offensive heroics later in the inning. After the Giants tied the game at 5-5, Bohm hit a sacrifice fly to center field, sending the Phillies to victory. The game's turning point came in the ninth inning when the Phillies, trailing 5-4, staged a two-out rally. Brandon Marsh and Kyle Schwarber each doubled to drive in runs and force extra innings. Bohm praised the team's resilience, stating, "That’s more like us." The win marked a significant rebound for Bohm, who had struggled offensively this season, posting a .151 batting average and .426 OPS through 29 games. His defensive play and walk-off hit signaled a potential turnaround for the slugger. Reliever Chase Shugart was instrumental in the Phillies' success, earning both wins of the doubleheader. Shugart, who had four wins entering the day, pitched the first game in four pitches, striking out Matt Chapman with two outs in the ninth.#philadelphia_phillies #san_francisco_giants #luis_arrez #alec_bohm #chase_shugart
Phillies Walk Off Giants in Both Games of Doubleheader The Philadelphia Phillies secured a historic doubleheader sweep over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, winning both games in dramatic fashion at Citizens Bank Park. The victories, which included two walk-off wins on the same day for the first time since 1998, marked a pivotal moment for the Phillies as they began their 2024 season under interim manager Don Mattingly. The sweep gave the Phillies a 3-0 start and provided a much-needed boost to their playoff aspirations after a rocky start to the season. In Game 1, the Phillies edged the Giants 3-2 in a walk-off victory, with Alec Bohm delivering the game-winning hit in the bottom of the 10th inning. Bohm, who had struggled with his batting average early in the season, showcased his clutch ability by making a game-saving diving catch in the 10th inning of Game 2. His performance was a turning point for the team, as the Phillies had been criticized for their lack of consistency and offensive production. Game 2 was even more dramatic, as the Phillies rallied from a deficit to win 6-5 in 10 innings. The victory was highlighted by a back-to-back home run by Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber in the first inning, marking the seventh time in franchise history the Phillies had hit consecutive homers in the opening frame. Schwarber, who hit his 350th career home run in Game 1, continued his strong season with a two-out double in the ninth inning that tied the game, setting the stage for the walk-off win. The Phillies’ offensive resurgence was evident in both games, despite entering the series ranked 29th in MLB in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Their top three hitters—Turner, Schwarber, and Bryce Harper—posted a .784 OPS, a significant improvement over their .#philadelphia_phillies #san_francisco_giants #don_mattingly #alec_bohm #trea_turner
