“Go Phils”: Fans are overjoyed as Phillies’ three homers secure electrifying home opener win | MLB News
It was a beautiful day to watch some baseball in Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, and close to 45,000 fans were packed inside the ballpark. The Phillies trailed most of the game, but something magical occurred in the seventh. The team came to life, and the crowd knew it. Each pitch, swing, and cheer culminated in a moment no one could possibly have anticipated.
Phillies spark a comeback as Edmundo Sosa and Kyle Schwarber seize control
The Phillies had trouble early in the game, as Colorado Rockies ace Germán Márquez held them scoreless for six innings. But that all changed in the seventh. Bryson Stott knocked a solid double against Scott Alexander, which set up the big moment. Manager Rob Thomson made his move and Trea Turner pinch-hit.
Turner, who had missed a couple of games with back issues, fought at the plate and kept the inning going. That’s when Edmundo Sosa saved the day. With two base runners, he hit a double, scoring both players and placing the Phillies in the lead.
The crowd cheered. But this was not all. Immediately after Sosa, Kyle Schwarber hit a home run over center field, widening the Phillies’ lead. The team had, in a matter of minutes, turned the entire game around.
Max Kepler and Nick Castellanos Prop Up Phillies’ Home Opener Victory
The Phillies weren’t finished. In the eighth inning, Max Kepler came up and hit the ball over the field again for another Home run. The crowd was still howling when Nick Castellanos hit a home run on the next play. Consecutive homers sent the ballpark into pandemonium.
The Phillies’ offense remained tepid against starters earlier in the game, but against the Rockies’ bullpen, they were a different team. They batted 386 against relief pitchers, showing that once they had an opening, they knew how to exploit it.
Fans commented, “Go Phils!”
“O YEAH that’s my boys”, another fan said
“Striking out in style”, another fan commented
With a final tally of 6-1, the Phillies provided their fans with the ideal home opener. It was a game of power, strategy, and moments that would be remembered forever. The team had made a statement, and the fans departed the stadium knowing one thing for certain, this season was going to be exciting.
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