A Rollercoaster Start
The game kicked off with a tense back-and-forth as neither team scored in the first inning. However, Bryce Harper lit up the atmosphere for the Phillies fans with a solo homer to left field!
Unfortunately, the initial excitement was short-lived as Trea Turner, Nick Castellanos, and J.T. Realmuto failed to bring more runs home.Diamondbacks Take Command
The Diamondbacks came roaring back in the third inning, with Jose Herrera, Geraldo Perdomo, and Corbin Carroll racking up a series of hits to catapult them to a 3-1 lead. Our pitching struggled to contain their momentum, as they extended their advantage to 7-2 by the fourth inning.Fighting Back
Despite the mounting pressure, the Phillies mounted an inspiring comeback. Weston Wilson smashed a crucial three-run homer in the sixth, narrowing the gap to 7-5. Then, in the seventh inning, Realmuto drove in Harper, bringing us closer at 7-6. The tension was at its peak!
Tied Up Drama
Philly hearts fluttered as Kyle Schwarber hit a leadoff homer in the ninth, followed by clutch hits from Castellanos, Realmuto, and Alec Bohm, tying the game up at 8-8. Suddenly, it felt like this could be our game again!
Extra Inning Heartbreak
Alas, the Diamondbacks capitalized in the 10th inning, running in three more thanks to errors and crucial hits, propelling them to an 11-8 lead. Despite our valiant efforts, including Kepler's sacrifice fly in our half pulling it closer to 11-9, the Phillies couldn't find the magic to swing it back.Holding Our Heads High
Despite the loss, the Phillies put up a tremendous fight against the Diamondbacks. Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber provided fireworks, and Weston Wilson delivered an unforgettable moment with his home run. Though the result wasn't what we hoped for, this gritty performance reflects our fighting spirit. We're coming for the next game, Phils fans!
Scoreboard for Diamondbacks @ Phillies (May 4th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 0 |