Phillies extend winning streak to nine with walk-off against Padres
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:56 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies secured their ninth consecutive victory with a dramatic walk-off win against the San Diego Padres on August 23, 2026. The victory showcased an impressive ninth-inning comeback, highlighted by a home run from Kyle Schwarber. The Phillies remain in contention in the NL East and will next face a West Coast road trip, visiting the Mariners, Angels, and Diamondbacks in upcoming games. Their current performance positions them closely behind the division leaders, the Atlanta Braves, who recently struggled in their own games.
- •Phillies achieve walk-off win with a nine-game winning streak.
- •Kyle Schwarber hits a crucial home run in the ninth inning.
- •Upcoming games against Mariners, Angels, and Diamondbacks.
- •Phillies close gap on NL East leaders, the Braves.
- 7:56 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Power Rankings: Phillies' surge continues with epic comeback, Fernando Tatís Jr. is doing it all
"The Phillies are nipping on the Braves' heels with their nine-game winning streak.
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