Phillies Rally Past Nationals in Extra Innings

Rookie Justin Crawford delivers game-winning hit in 10th to lift Philadelphia

Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:07am

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The Philadelphia Phillies overcame a 4-run deficit, rallying late to defeat the Washington Nationals 6-5 in 10 innings. Rookie Justin Crawford drove in the winning run with a single in the top of the 10th inning to complete the comeback.

Why it matters

The Phillies' comeback win showcases the team's resilience and ability to battle back from large deficits, an important quality for a young squad looking to make a playoff push. The loss is a tough one for the Nationals, who had control of the game but were unable to hold on.

The details

After the Nationals jumped out to a 4-0 lead, the Phillies chipped away, scoring single runs in the 7th and 8th innings to make it a one-run game. In the 10th, rookie Justin Crawford delivered the game-winning hit, driving in the go-ahead run to give the Phillies the victory.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Justin Crawford

A rookie outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies who delivered the game-winning hit in the 10th inning.

Philadelphia Phillies

The National League baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Washington Nationals

The National League baseball team based in Washington, D.C.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge win for us, coming back from behind like that. The guys never gave up and Justin came through in the clutch.”

— Rob Thomson, Phillies Manager

What’s next

The Phillies and Nationals will meet again on Thursday for the rubber match of their 3-game series.

The takeaway

The Phillies' comeback victory showcases the team's resilience and ability to battle back from large deficits, an important quality as they look to make a playoff push in the competitive NL East.