Phillies score twice in 9th but Dodgers survive with incredible defensive plays, a breakdown

Oct 8, 2025 384.0K views 10:37

What Happened

Aaron Judge steps into the batter's box in the bottom of the ninth inning with the New York Yankees trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers by one run. The Dodgers' closer, Kenley Jansen, is on the mound, trying to protect a 3-2 lead. The Yankee Stadium crowd is buzzing with nervous energy, hoping Judge can deliver a game-tying hit. Jansen works the count, throwing a mix of sinkers and sliders. Judge fouls off a couple of pitches, battling to stay alive. On a 1-2 count, Jansen goes back to the sinker, but Judge barrels it up and slices it into left field. The hit scores the tying run from third base, and Judge hustles to second, representing the winning run. The crowd erupts in cheers, the Yankee dugout is electric, and manager Aaron Boone is pumping his fist. "Let's go, let's go!" shouts Judge, hyping up his teammates. Next up is slugger Giancarlo Stanton, with a chance to be the hero. Jansen seems rattled, falling behind 3-0 in the count. Stanton takes the next pitch for a called strike, then fouls off a couple more offerings. On a full count, Stanton rips a line drive down the left field line. The ball one-hops the wall, and Judge races home with the winning run as the Yankees pile out of the dugout to mob Stanton at second base. "Are you kidding me?" exclaims the Yankee Stadium announcer. "The Yankees have come from behind to win it in the bottom of the ninth!" The players celebrate wildly, exchanging high-fives and embraces. Stanton raises his arms in triumph as the crowd roars its approval. "Unbelievable!" says Yankee manager Boone. "Our guys just refuse to quit. That's the kind of grit and determination that's going to carry us a long way this season." Judge nods in agreement, still catching his breath from the game-tying dash around the bases. "We knew we had it in us," he says. "This is just the start. The Yankees are back, and we're coming for that championship.".

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