Phillies rally in 7th to beat Giants 6-4

Bohm and Harper lead comeback with key hits in decisive inning

Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:29am by Ben Kaplan

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between the Phillies and Giants, with the players' movements and the field of play broken down into abstract shapes and angles in the team's colors.The Phillies' dramatic comeback against the Giants showcases the team's offensive firepower and resilience in the face of an early deficit.San Francisco Today

The Philadelphia Phillies rallied from a four-run deficit, scoring five runs in the seventh inning to beat the struggling San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Monday night. Alec Bohm hit a go-ahead double and Bryce Harper added a two-run single to spark the comeback.

Why it matters

The Phillies' comeback win over the Giants showcases their offensive firepower and resilience, as they were able to overcome an early deficit on the road against a struggling team. This result could be an early indicator of the Phillies' potential to contend in the NL East this season.

The details

The Giants jumped out to a 4-0 lead, with Matt Chapman hitting a two-run triple and Heliot Ramos adding an RBI single against Phillies rookie starter Andrew Painter. But the Phillies chipped away, with Luis Arraez driving in a run in the fourth. In the decisive seventh inning, the Phillies rallied against Giants reliever Ryan Borucki, with Bohm's go-ahead double and Harper's two-run single giving Philadelphia the lead.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • The Phillies scored five runs in the seventh inning to take the lead.

The players

Alec Bohm

The Phillies third baseman hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning to spark the comeback.

Bryce Harper

The Phillies star outfielder hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to tie the game and fuel the rally.

Andrew Painter

The Phillies rookie pitcher was tagged for four runs over four innings in his second career start.

Matt Chapman

The Giants third baseman hit a two-run triple in the third inning to give San Francisco an early lead.

Heliot Ramos

The Giants outfielder drove in a run with a single against Painter.

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What they’re saying

“We never quit, no matter the score. That's the kind of team we have this year.”

— Alec Bohm, Phillies Third Baseman

“It was a tough loss, but we'll bounce back. We have to find a way to protect leads and finish games.”

— Gabe Kapler, Giants Manager

What’s next

The Phillies and Giants will play the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday night.

The takeaway

The Phillies' comeback win showcases their offensive firepower and resilience, as they were able to overcome an early deficit on the road against a struggling Giants team. This result could be an early indicator of the Phillies' potential to contend in the NL East this season.