Phillies Pull Off Epic Comeback Against Marlins, Win 9-5!
What a game, Phillies fans! The Philadelphia Phillies overcame a rough start to pull off an incredible comeback victory against the Miami Marlins, winning 9-5. Let's dive into the action and celebrate this thrilling win!Rough Start, Resilient Comeback
The game got off to a challenging start for the Phillies. In the top of the first inning, Jonah Bride hit a three-run homer off our pitching, putting the Marlins up 3-0 early. But our team didn’t waver. In the bottom of the second inning, Bryson Stott walked and eventually scored on a double play groundout, trimming the lead to 3-1.From the third inning onward, the Phillies continued to chip away at the Marlins' lead. Bryce Harper doubled to right and later scored on a fielder's choice, making it 3-2 at the end of the third inning. Though the Marlins added two more runs to lead 5-2 by the middle of the fourth, the Phillies were far from finished.
Schwarber's Heroics and Team Effort
The bottom of the fourth inning was where the magic happened. With two outs and bases loaded, Kyle Schwarber crushed a homer to left-center (376 feet), clearing the bases and putting the Phillies ahead 6-5!
What a pivotal moment that switched the momentum entirely in our favor!Our bullpen then went to work, keeping the Marlins scoreless for the rest of the game. Mid-inning changes and strategic relief pitching played a huge role. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott, and J.T. Realmuto combined efforts to score three more runs, sealing the game at 9-5.
Closing It Out in Style
Our pitchers struck out crucial batters in late innings, with standout performances by Hoffman, Alvarado, and Estévez. The 9th inning was a strikeout fest, capping off a dominant bullpen showing.It's always thrilling to see our Phillies show resilience and teamwork, especially when we come from behind to win. Let's keep the momentum going, Philly fans! On to the next game!
Phillies Win: 9, Marlins: 5
Scoreboard for Marlins @ Phillies (August 14th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |