You've never seen this before: Phils hit go-ahead HR in 9th for 3rd straight game
The Philadelphia Phillies have achieved a historic Major League Baseball first by hitting go-ahead home runs in the ninth inning for three consecutive games.
Sources (8)
- Phillies Make MLB History in Series Win Over Nationals Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Bryce Harper blasts go-ahead homer in ninth NBC Sports · 45d ago
- Drag Me To Hill: Phillies 5, Nationals 4 The Good Phight · 45d ago
- Phillies stun Nationals with another miraculous ninth-inning comeback USA Today · 45d ago
- You gotta believe: Three miracle wins in D.C., led again by Bryce Harper, recall the 2022 never-say-die Phillies Inquirer.com · 45d ago
- What we learned as Harper caps Phillies' comeback trilogy, nostalgic first half NBC Sports Philadelphia · 45d ago
- Phillies 10-5 Nationals (Jun 25, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 45d ago
- You've never seen this before: Phils hit go-ahead HR in 9th for 3rd straight game MLB.com · 45d ago
Where it stands
The Philadelphia Phillies secured a series victory against the Washington Nationals following a string of late-inning rallies. The recent performance marks the third consecutive game in which the team has utilized a ninth-inning home run to take a lead.
Coverage from outlets including MLB.com, Yahoo Sports, and NBC Sports highlights Bryce Harper’s role in the comeback victories. Reporting from Inquirer.com and The Good Phight notes that the sequence of wins has drawn comparisons to the team's 2022 season performance.
Future reports will track whether this late-game momentum continues as the Phillies move past the conclusion of the series in D.C. Specific upcoming opponents and schedule details remain to be confirmed by further game results.
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What record did the Phillies set?
The Phillies became the first team in MLB history to hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning for three consecutive games.
Who is noted for their role in the recent wins?
Coverage identifies Bryce Harper as a key contributor to the late-inning comeback efforts.
Which team did the Phillies defeat in this series?
The Phillies secured their recent series wins against the Washington Nationals.
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