Phillies overcome Nationals with last-minute rally in June 25 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 2:06 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies rallied to defeat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on June 25 at Nationals Park. Trailing late in the game, the Phillies found momentum with a pinch-hit homer to secure the win. Initially, the Nationals led thanks to early home runs from Luis García Jr. and Jorbit Vivas. Philadelphia responded with multiple runs in the fourth inning but faced challenges as the game progressed, including a potential injury to Alec Bohm. Kyle Schwarber's clutch performance late in the game turned the tide for the Phillies.
- •Phillies rally from behind to defeat Nationals 5-4.
- •Nationals initially lead with home runs from García Jr. and Vivas.
- •Phillies score three runs in the fourth inning.
- •Schwarber hits a pinch-hit homer to clinch the victory.
- •Game took place at Nationals Park on June 25.
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Drag Me To Hill: Phillies 5, Nationals 4
"Derek’s desperation dinger deletes deficit.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 5:12 PMMariners manager candidate backs out of running for lesser job with Phillies
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 2:08 PMMets relief prospect Ryan Lambert off to strong start in Arizona Fall League
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 10:30 AMPhillies Boss Pinpoints ‘Really, Really Good’ Infield Replacement After Trea Turner Decision- MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 6:59 AMBraves' disappointing $18M Silver Slugger went off the grid following second PED suspension
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 5:40 AMBrewers fans won’t want to miss Jimmy Rollins’ honest admission
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 4:13 AMNew York Yankees’ Latest Candidate Rumors Float Amid Aaron Boone Buzz
