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Edmundo Sosa's pinch-hit grand slam in 9th propels Phillies to a wild 5-3 win over Angels
Edmundo Sosa delivered Philadelphia’s first go-ahead grand slam with two outs in the ninth since 2009, overcoming an Angels bullpen collapse.
- Pinch-Hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-3 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
- After the Angels built an early three-run lead on two wild pitches and two singles in the first inning, rookie Andrew Painter recovered to retire 15 consecutive batters over five hitless innings.
- Wade Meckler nearly sealed the win for the Angels, diving into the right field stands to rob Bryson Stott of a potential go-ahead home run during the ninth inning.
- Philadelphia loaded the bases against reliever Ben Joyce, forcing a pitching change before Sosa crushed a low changeup from Sammy Peralta 404 feet to center field.
- Jonathan Bowlan secured the save by striking out two batters in the ninth, while Phillies All-Star Cristopher Sanchez takes the mound Saturday against Angels reliever Ryan Johnson.
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Independent EspañolThe Philadelphia team achieved a dramatic victory thanks to a grand slam from its emergent batter in the last inning of the game.The visiting ensemble approaches in the wild symbol fight after an outstanding performance by its pitcher, who secured the win in the ninth.
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Edmundo Sosa's pinch-hit grand slam in 9th propels Phillies to a wild 5-3 win over Angels
Pinch-hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
·New York, United States
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