Phillies notch thrilling win over Blue Jays with walk-off single
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a dramatic 12-inning game on August 9, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park. Center fielder Derek Hill secured the victory with a walk-off RBI single. The game featured a normal pace for the first seven innings before escalating in intensity. Caleb Kilian suffered an oblique injury during the contest, while Aaron Nola marked his season with his 2,000th strikeout, becoming just the second Phillies pitcher to reach this milestone. Jonathan Bowlan has stepped up as the team's top setup man following an injury to Brad Keller.
- •Derek Hill's walk-off single clinched the game for the Phillies.
- •Caleb Kilian's oblique injury adds to the team's injury concerns.
- •Aaron Nola achieved 2,000 career strikeouts, a franchise milestone.
- •Jonathan Bowlan has taken on a vital setup role amid injuries.
- •The Phillies look to build on this win heading into next week.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies News: Caleb Kilian, Aaron Nola, Jonathan Bowlan
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