Unbelievable comeback in the 9th inning, a breakdown

Oct 8, 2022 397.1K views 5:40

What Happened

In a thrilling Game 2 of the National League Wild Card round, the Philadelphia Phillies stage an improbable comeback in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals have taken a 2-0 lead late in the game, leaving the Phillies with just two outs to play with. J.T. Realmuto steps up to the plate and pokes a single over the shortstop, giving the Phillies some life. Star slugger Bryce Harper then works a series of walks against Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley, who appears to have lost control of his fastball. The tying run comes home when Helsley hits Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos with a pitch. With the game now tied 2-2, the Cardinals turn to closer Giovanny Gallegos, who quickly falls behind in the count against Kyle Schwarber. On a 2-1 offering, Schwarber hits a ground ball that skips off Gallegos' glove, allowing two runs to score and giving the Phillies a 4-2 lead. Outfielder Rhys Hoskins follows with a sacrifice fly to make it 5-2. The sellout crowd at Citizens Bank Park erupts in celebration as the Phillies complete the stunning comeback. Phillies manager Rob Thomson praises his team's resilience, saying "I'm so proud of these guys, they never quit and that's what it takes to win in October." Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol expresses frustration over the defensive miscues, acknowledging "we had it in our grasp and just couldn't finish it off." This thrilling Wild Card victory keeps the Phillies' season alive and sets the stage for an epic series against their National League East rival, the defending champion Atlanta Braves. For the Cardinals, it's a heartbreaking defeat that will sting for a long time, as they fail to advance in the playoffs despite holding a late lead. The 2022 MLB postseason has already delivered high drama and unforgettable moments, and this Game 2 clash between the Phillies and Cardinals will surely go down as one of the most memorable.

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