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Phillies' Meltdown: Late Rally Falls Short in Extra Innings
9 May
Summary
- Phillies blew a five-run deficit, forcing extra innings.
- Justin Crawford hit the first career home run to tie.
- Jesús Luzardo allowed six runs, continuing a poor streak.
The Philadelphia Phillies experienced a dramatic turn of events on Friday, ultimately falling to the Rockies 9-7 in an 11-inning contest. The team found itself in a significant 6-0 hole after pitcher Jesús Luzardo allowed six runs in just over three innings, continuing a concerning trend of high-scoring starts.
However, the Phillies mounted an impressive five-run rally in the bottom of the eighth inning to tie the game. A crucial moment in this comeback was Justin Crawford's first career home run, a two-run shot that evened the score with two outs. Despite this spark, the bullpen faltered in the 11th, with Brad Keller giving up two runs that sealed the team's fate.
