Phillies rally past Blue Jays 7-6 with Hill's clutch hit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, helping the Philadelphia Phillies secure a 7-6 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Derek Hill delivered the game-winning hit with a bases-loaded single in the 12th inning, avoiding a series sweep. The game was tied at five after a three-run eighth inning by Toronto, highlighted by a two-run single from Andrés Giménez. Starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 batters over seven innings for Philadelphia, who maintain their lead in the NL wild-card race. The Blue Jays will start a seven-game homestand on Monday against Boston.
- •Schwarber hits two home runs, bringing his total to 35 for the season.
- •Luzardo strikes out 12 over seven innings, allowing two runs.
- •Phillies score in the 12th inning to secure the win after trailing.
- •Blue Jays tie the game with a three-run eighth inning.
- •Philadelphia prevents a three-game series sweep with the victory.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Schwarber hits 2 HRs, Hill delivers RBI single in 12th inning as Phillies beat Blue Jays 7-6
"Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, Derek Hill singled with the bases loaded in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game series sweep with a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 in seven sharp innings for the Phillies, who began play with a one-game cushion in the NL wild-card race.
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