Phillies Rally Late, Beat Nationals in 10th Inning

Rookie Justin Crawford delivers game-winning hit as Philadelphia storms back from 5-1 deficit.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:35am

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The Philadelphia Phillies rallied from a 5-1 deficit in the late innings, tying the game in the 9th on a pinch-hit single by Edmundo Sosa and then winning it in the 10th on a walk-off single by rookie Justin Crawford to beat the visiting Washington Nationals 6-5.

Why it matters

The comeback victory marks the first time this season the Phillies have won back-to-back games, providing a much-needed boost as they look to climb back into playoff contention in the NL East.

The details

After the Nationals jumped out to a 5-1 lead through seven innings, the Phillies rallied in the 9th, loading the bases against Washington's bullpen before Sosa delivered the game-tying hit. In the 10th, Crawford slammed the first pitch he saw from Cole Henry past a drawn-in infield to score the winning run and send the Phillies' dugout spilling onto the field in celebration.

  • The Phillies trailed 5-1 through seven innings.
  • In the 9th inning, Sosa hit a game-tying two-run single.
  • In the 10th inning, Crawford delivered the walk-off game-winning hit.

The players

Edmundo Sosa

A Phillies utility player who hit the game-tying two-run single in the 9th inning.

Justin Crawford

A rookie Phillies outfielder who hit the game-winning single in the 10th inning.

CJ Abrams

A Nationals infielder who hit a three-run home run to give Washington a 5-1 lead.

Joey Wiemer

A Nationals outfielder who had two hits, a walk, and two runs scored in the game.

Jhoan Duran

The Phillies pitcher who earned the win after pitching a scoreless 10th inning.

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What they’re saying

“We never give up, no matter the score. This team has so much fight and resilience.”

— Edmundo Sosa, Phillies Utility Player

“That's why you play all 27 outs. Our guys battled back and showed a lot of heart today.”

— Rob Thomson, Phillies Manager

What’s next

The Phillies will look to build on this comeback win and try to climb back into the NL East race, while the Nationals will aim to bounce back in the series finale on Thursday.

The takeaway

This thrilling comeback victory demonstrates the Phillies' resilience and never-say-die attitude, providing a much-needed boost as they seek to turn their season around and make a push for the playoffs.