Soto's Homer Helps Nationals Slow Phils, Avoid 5-Game Sweep
Juan Soto hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 Sunday to avoid a five-game sweep.
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Juan Soto hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 Sunday to avoid a five-game sweep.
Neighbors were left traumatized by the building collapse in Fairhill that killed a Philadelphia firefighter and injured five others.
Pinch-hitter Rhys Hoskins singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 Saturday for their 15th win in 17 games.
Matt Vierling's first multihomer game helped the Phillies in the second game, when Washington's losing streak stretched to seven.
"It takes a little time for players to understand me," Tortorella said.
World Cup matches in Philadelphia will be played on the pitch at Lincoln Financial Field.
Philadelphia, which scored seven runs in the third inning, has won 12 of its last 14 and improved to 11-2 under interim manager Rob Thomson.
Members of the city's bid operations team are expected to speak at LOVE Park at 6 p.m. where a watch partying is happening.
The Linc has hosted some of the biggest soccer events in the past, including the CONCACAF Gold Cup, The Copa América Centenario, and the Women's World Cup.
If James Harden does in fact sign a short-term extension, it would provide him with "greater optionality" for the remainder of his career, according to the report.
In total, FIFA, world football's governing body, is reportedly expected to announce 16 host cities, with 10 in the United States and three each in Canada and Mexico.
Stubbs drove a 2-2 fastball deep to right for his third homer.
Tortorella last coached the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2021.
If Philly is selected, the games would be played at Lincoln Financial Field.
