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Phillies Rally Late to Defeat Rockies 6-1 in Home Opener

Edmundo Sosa's clutch double and Kyle Schwarber's homer sparked a seventh-inning comeback, while Cristopher Sanchez delivered a strong start for Philadelphia.

Overview

  • The Phillies scored five runs in the seventh and eighth innings, fueled by a two-run double from Edmundo Sosa and a two-run homer by Kyle Schwarber.
  • Cristopher Sanchez pitched 5 1/3 innings for Philadelphia, allowing one run on four hits with seven strikeouts in a strong outing.
  • Max Kepler and Nick Castellanos hit back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning, extending the Phillies' lead to 6-1.
  • Trea Turner returned from back spasms to pinch-hit in the seventh inning, drawing a walk that set up Sosa's go-ahead hit.
  • Rockies starter German Marquez pitched six scoreless innings, but Colorado's bullpen faltered as the team fell to 1-3 on the season.

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