Phillies Fall To Red Sox, Who Snap 9-Game Losing Streak
Phillies starter Jake Arrieta (1-3) surrendered four runs on five hits while walking four and striking out three over 4 1/3 innings.
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Phillies starter Jake Arrieta (1-3) surrendered four runs on five hits while walking four and striking out three over 4 1/3 innings.
Bryce Harper hit a three-run homer during a seven-run sixth inning as the Phillies came from behind to crush Boston 13-6.
J.T. Realmuto hit a go-ahead, three-run homer but Hector Neris (1-0) couldn't protect a one-run lead in the ninth.
Infielder Neil Walker got the final two outs for the Phillies and instantly became Philadelphia's most successful reliever. The bullpen has a 10.12 ERA.
Zach Eflin struck out a career-high 10 and walked only one in six innings, continuing a recent trend of solid starts from the rotation.
Bryce Harper hit a tying, two-run homer in the eighth and Jean Segura gave the Phillies a 6-5 lead with a solo shot two outs later. But closer Hector Neris couldn't hold it.
Nola (1-1) allowed one run, two hits and struck out 10 in eight innings.
The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sunday.
Loud fans gathered outside the ballpark beyond center field screamed "Sign J.T." after the All-Star catcher circled the bases.
The Phillies will play doubleheaders against the Toronto Blue Jays on Aug. 20 and Sept. 18, and also added a home doubleheader against Boston for Sept. 8.
Wheeler (2-0) allowed three runs — two earned — and six hits in six innings in his second start since signing a $118 million, five-year deal in free agency.
Philadelphia, which dropped to 1-3, had not played since an 11-6 loss to Miami at Citizens Bank Park on July 26.
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It costs $25 for season ticket holders and $40 for everyone else.
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