WASHINGTON (AP) — Bryson Stott's three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia's eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night.
Trailing 8-6 heading into the top of the ninth, Brandon Marsh hit a tying two run homer off Brad Lord (5-1) with two outs. After Bryce Harper and pinch-hitter Derek Hill singled, Stott hit a towering 403-foot homer to right. Edmundo Sosa added a two-run double and Trea Turner had an RBI single to complete the comeback.
Washington's Luis Garcia Jr. homered in the bottom half for the final margin.
Orion Kerkering (4-0) worked one inning and allowed three runs, yet earned the victory.
The ninth-inning drama capped a frantic final two innings.
Trailing 8-6 heading into the top of the ninth, Brandon Marsh hit a tying two run homer off Brad Lord (5-1) with two outs. After Bryce Harper and pinch-hitter Derek Hill singled, Stott hit a towering 403-foot homer to right. Edmundo Sosa added a two-run double and Trea Turner had an RBI single to complete the comeback.
Washington's Luis Garcia Jr. homered in the bottom half for the final margin.
Orion Kerkering (4-0) worked one inning and allowed three runs, yet earned the victory.
The ninth-inning drama capped a frantic final two innings.
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