Phillies Fall Just Short Against the Padres in a Thrilling Battle 
What a suspenseful encounter for us Phillies fans! We began the game hopeful and quickly set the tone on the scoreboard in the second inning, but unfortunately, we couldn't turn those early runs into a victory. Despite a fierce fight, the Padres came out on top with a 5-4 win.
Early Lead and Promising Second Inning
Our Phillies got off to a great start in the second inning! Alec Bohm showcased his resilience by getting on base via a hit-by-pitch, eventually reaching second on a wild pitch. Then, Nick Castellanos brought him home with a well-placed single that led to a throwing error by pitcher Darvish. J.T. Realmuto followed up with a doubling effort that sent Castellanos home, bringing our lead to 2-0. It provided the perfect platform, and we all felt the momentum was on our side.
Padres Rally and Answer Back
The Padres seemed to respond vigorously in the bottom of the second inning. Jackson Merrill's two-run homer swiftly tied the game, supported by Martin Maldonado's relentless pursuit of Cronenworth, adding another run to tilt the score to 3-2 in their favor. Even with such a setback, our Phillies didn't lose heart.
Trading Runs and Narrow Escapes
The game continued with wave after wave from both teams—the Padres extending and the Phillies fiercely countering back. Our hearts soared in the fifth inning when Edmundo Sosa made a critical hit bringing home Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh, reclaiming the lead at 4-3. Unfortunately, the resilient Padres equalized again in the sixth inning with another homer from Merrill and edged ahead with a sacrifice fly by Manny Machado in the seventh.
Final Inning Hopes Dashed
Heading into the ninth inning, the scoreboard showed 5-4 in favor of the Padres, leaving us hoping for a late rally. Despite our efforts in the final stretch, we couldn't muster that one more run, and Bryce Harper's and Kyle Schwarber's attempts were no match for Padres pitcher Estrada. An intense game came to a close with Harper's grounding out to first.
Though the result left us yearning for more, the spirit shown by the boys promises hope for their next battle on the diamond. Let's go Phillies! Until next time, fans.
What a suspenseful encounter for us Phillies fans! We began the game hopeful and quickly set the tone on the scoreboard in the second inning, but unfortunately, we couldn't turn those early runs into a victory. Despite a fierce fight, the Padres came out on top with a 5-4 win.
Early Lead and Promising Second Inning 
Our Phillies got off to a great start in the second inning! Alec Bohm showcased his resilience by getting on base via a hit-by-pitch, eventually reaching second on a wild pitch. Then, Nick Castellanos brought him home with a well-placed single that led to a throwing error by pitcher Darvish. J.T. Realmuto followed up with a doubling effort that sent Castellanos home, bringing our lead to 2-0. It provided the perfect platform, and we all felt the momentum was on our side.
Padres Rally and Answer Back 
The Padres seemed to respond vigorously in the bottom of the second inning. Jackson Merrill's two-run homer swiftly tied the game, supported by Martin Maldonado's relentless pursuit of Cronenworth, adding another run to tilt the score to 3-2 in their favor. Even with such a setback, our Phillies didn't lose heart.
Trading Runs and Narrow Escapes 
The game continued with wave after wave from both teams—the Padres extending and the Phillies fiercely countering back. Our hearts soared in the fifth inning when Edmundo Sosa made a critical hit bringing home Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh, reclaiming the lead at 4-3. Unfortunately, the resilient Padres equalized again in the sixth inning with another homer from Merrill and edged ahead with a sacrifice fly by Manny Machado in the seventh.
Final Inning Hopes Dashed 
Heading into the ninth inning, the scoreboard showed 5-4 in favor of the Padres, leaving us hoping for a late rally. Despite our efforts in the final stretch, we couldn't muster that one more run, and Bryce Harper's and Kyle Schwarber's attempts were no match for Padres pitcher Estrada. An intense game came to a close with Harper's grounding out to first.
Though the result left us yearning for more, the spirit shown by the boys promises hope for their next battle on the diamond. Let's go Phillies! Until next time, fans.
Scoreboard for Phillies @ Padres (July 12th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |