Phillies squeak by Blue Jays in 10 innings thanks to error


May 10, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) runs the bases after hitting a single during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park.

Might 10, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) runs the bases after hitting a single throughout the first inning towards the Toronto Blue Jays at Residents Financial institution Park.
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Bo Bichette dedicated a throwing error within the backside of the tenth inning, permitting Edmundo Sosa to attain the successful run for the host Philadelphia Phillies in a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday evening

Bryce Harper hit a pointy grounder to pitcher Tim Mayza, who threw to Bichette, who was masking second base. However Bichette’s throw to first was large of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., giving the Phillies their third straight win

J.T. Realmuto hit an RBI double whereas Harper and Nick Castellanos every had two hits for Philadelphia.

Phillies starter Zack Wheeler allowed three hits and one run with seven strikeouts and one stroll in seven innings

Craig Kimbrel (2-1) earned the win with a scoreless tenth.

Brandon Belt hit a solo residence run for the Blue Jays, who misplaced each video games of the interleague collection

Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman tossed six shutout innings and gave up three hits with 9 strikeouts and no walks

Mayza (1-1) took the loss.

Brandon Marsh walked to open the underside of the eighth and superior to second on a sacrifice bunt by Sosa. Bryson Stott flied out to middle, however Marsh was capable of tag up and transfer to 3rd. Nonetheless, Trea Turner struck out to finish the menace.

Realmuto hit an RBI double within the ninth to tie the sport at 1. Sosa ultimately grounded out to 3rd with the bases loaded to ship the sport to additional innings.

Guerrero doubled down the left area line to open the fourth inning for the Blue Jays‘ first hit. However Wheeler retired the facet so as from there and stranded Guerrero at second base

Belt crushed a solo residence run to right-center area within the fifth for a 1-0 Toronto lead.

Wheeler escaped hassle within the sixth when Matt Chapman ripped a shot to proper, however Castellanos made a stellar catch in entrance of the wall. Bichette was at second with two outs and would have scored simply had the ball gotten down.

Turner doubled two outs into the sixth to increase his hitting streak to 10 video games.

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