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Harper, Sánchez Lead Streaking Phillies to 9-1 Victory over Athletics
Philadelphia seeks a fourth straight home win behind Cristopher Sanchez, while Oakland brings an 18-16 record and the AL West lead.
- On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Athletics 9-1, with Bryce Harper homering twice and Cristopher Sanchez striking out 10 batters in eight innings.
- The streaking Phillies have won seven of eight games since interim manager Don Mattingly replaced Rob Thomson, while the Athletics have lost three of four.
- Bryson Stott homered and J.T. Realmuto drove in two runs, while Philadelphia scored five runs in the seventh inning off a pair of relievers.
- Jhoan Duran returned from the 15-day injured list to pitch the ninth inning, while Athletics batter Nick Kurtz extended his on-base streak to 29 consecutive games.
- Philadelphia hosts the Athletics on Wednesday night, with Philadelphia RHP Zack Wheeler opposing LHP Jeffrey Springs in the second game of the three-game series.
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Philadelphia Phillies Star Bryce Harper Made MLB History In Athletics Game
On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies played the Athletics (at home).The Phillies won by a score of 9-1.Bryce Harper led the way with two home runs. GettyBryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the third inning against the Athletics at Citizens Bank Park on May 5, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harper also made MLB history by moving up on the all-time home runs list.@RobBballH…
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