JT Realmuto's baserunning blunder ends Phillies rally against Dodgers
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 2:54 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on July 21, 2026, following a chaotic ninth inning. With runners on second and third and one out, a baserunning mistake by JT Realmuto resulted in a game-ending double play. In the pivotal play, Realmuto retreated to second while teammate Justin Crawford was caught in a rundown, leading to a tag before Realmuto could reach safety. This bizarre finish kept the Dodgers' win intact, evening the series after the Phillies' victory the previous night. The final game of the series is set for July 22, 2026.
- •Phillies had runners on second and third in ninth inning.
- •Realmuto's mistake led to a double play ending the game.
- •Justin Wrobleski pitched 6 1/3 innings for the Dodgers.
- •Zack Wheeler registered a tough-luck loss for the Phillies.
- •Series finale is scheduled for July 22, 2026.
- 4:36 AMESPN — Phils blow rally after Realmuto's 'lapse' on bases...
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Baserunning blunder by JT Realmuto kills Phillies rally in 2-1 loss to Dodgers with disastrous game-ending double play
"J.T. Realmuto took the blame for a baserunning mistake that ended a potential Phillies rally in Tuesday night's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers.
"The Phillies had a chance at a walk-off win with runners on second and third and one out in the ninth. Instead, this happened.
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External links- ESPNJul 22, 2026, 4:36 AMPhils blow rally after Realmuto's 'lapse' on bases...
J.T. Realmuto took the blame for a baserunning mistake that ended a potential Phillies rally in Tuesday night's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 2:54 AMBaserunning blunder by JT Realmuto kills Phillies rally in 2-1 loss to Dodgers with disastrous game-ending double play
The Phillies had a chance at a walk-off win with runners on second and third and one out in the ninth. Instead, this happened.
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