A Nail-biter at Citizens Bank Park 
What a rollercoaster of a game we had at Citizens Bank Park today! Our beloved Philadelphia Phillies pulled off an exhilarating 11-10 victory against the Miami Marlins. This game had it all: solid pitching, stellar defense, and explosive scoring sequences that kept us on the edge of our seats until the very last out. 
️Strong Start for the Phillies 
After a quiet first inning, the Phillies’ offense fired up in the third, breaking the scoreline silence. It was Johan Rojas who got things going with his double to left field before Trea Turner brought him home with a single. Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber made key plays on the bases, leading to a sacrifice fly from Nick Castellanos and a crucial double by Max Kepler. We were quickly up 4-0 by the end of the third inning! 
Building a Commanding Lead 
The fourth and fifth innings saw our Phils continue to pile on the runs, taking advantage of every opportunity. Bryson Stott and Trea Turner shined with significant hits, pushing our lead to 9-1. J.T. Realmuto and Alec Bohm made notable contributions with their bats, while Harper doubled in the seventh, allowing us to secure what seemed like an insurmountable 11-4 lead. A Close Call in the 9th 
Just when it seemed the Phillies’ victory was sealed, the Marlins made a dramatic comeback attempt in the 9th inning. Dane Myers’s three-run homer and Liam Hicks’s two-run shot closed the gap. Fortunately, José Alvarado stepped up, closing out the game with a cool head and securing our victory with a groundout from Xavier Edwards. Talk about a nerve-wracking finish! Overall, an impressive performance from our Phillies that showcased tenacity, resilience, and some spectacular play-making. Let’s savor this victory, and here’s to more thrilling wins in our future! Go Phillies!
Scoreboard for Marlins @ Phillies (April 19th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 18 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 0 |