The Philadelphia Phillies rallied from a 4-run deficit in the eighth inning with a 5-run push to save themselves with a 5-4 win over the New York Mets.
The Phillies offense was going nowhere with just four hits in the first seven innings. The tide turned in round eight. JT Realmuto gave Citizens Bank Park fans faith with a two-run homer, which closed the gap to a single run.
Rhys Hoskins then tied the game with a double good for one run. Hoskins didn’t last long at second base. Didi Gregorius pushed Hoskins to the plate and gave the Phillies the lead for the first time in the game with him also a double.
Brad Hand took care of closing the books with a perfect ninth inning, to collect his first save with Philly.
The Mets suffered a heavy loss early in the game. Starter Taijuan Walker quit after two innings on the mound with right shoulder discomfort. Walker has had a lot of health issues throughout his career.
Walker underwent Tommy John-type surgery in 2018.
Elsewhere in the National League
Nationals 11 – Braves 2
WAS: five RBIs and four hits for Maikel Franco
ATL: tough game for Huascar Ynoa, who allowed five runs three innings on the mound
Padres 4 – Giants 2
SD: Austin Nola hit a solo homer in the fifth inning
SF: three hits in the loss for Brandon Belt
