You've never seen this before: Phils hit go-ahead HR in 9th for 3rd straight game
The Philadelphia Phillies are on a historic streak of late-game heroics.
Velocity
How fast coverage is spreading — measured hourly from article rate × source diversity. How this works →
📍 How it ended
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning to lead the Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the Nationals. This marked the third consecutive game in which the Phillies hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth.
This result completed a trilogy of comeback wins in D.C.
Epilogue added 13d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The Philadelphia Phillies have hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning for three consecutive games. Coverage from NBC Sports, The Good Phight, USA Today, Inquirer.com, NBC Sports Philadelphia, ESPN, and MLB.com emphasizes the team's remarkable comeback victories.
The Phillies' recent performances have drawn comparisons to their 2022 season, known for its never-say-die attitude. The next games will determine if the Phillies can extend this streak.
Coverage does not yet specify the team's upcoming opponents.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 23d ago.
Quick answers
Who hit the go-ahead home run in the ninth inning?
Bryce Harper hit the go-ahead home run in the ninth inning.
How many consecutive games have the Phillies hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning?
The Phillies have hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning for three consecutive games.
What team did the Phillies play against in their latest game?
The Phillies played against the Washington Nationals in their latest game.
Coverage (7)
- Bryce Harper blasts go-ahead homer in ninth NBC Sports · 25d ago
- Drag Me To Hill: Phillies 5, Nationals 4 The Good Phight · 25d ago
- Phillies stun Nationals with another miraculous ninth-inning comeback USA Today · 25d ago
- You gotta believe: Three miracle wins in D.C., led again by Bryce Harper, recall the 2022 never-say-die Phillies Inquirer.com · 25d ago
- What we learned as Harper caps Phillies' comeback trilogy, nostalgic first half NBC Sports Philadelphia · 25d ago
- Phillies 10-5 Nationals (Jun 25, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 25d ago
- You've never seen this before: Phils hit go-ahead HR in 9th for 3rd straight game MLB.com · 25d ago
Topics
Related trends
Cal Raleigh blasts grand slam in rout of Reds, Mariners reclaim first in AL West
Cal Raleigh's grand slam propelled the Mariners to a victory over the Reds and restored their first-place standing in the AL West.
Twins, Phillies unveil special Field of Dreams game uniforms
The Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies have revealed retro uniforms for the upcoming MLB Field of Dreams game.
Older man slaps fan at Cubs game for not standing for national anthem in viral video: ‘Get up’
A viral video showing an older man slapping a fellow fan for remaining seated during the national anthem at a Chicago Cubs game has sparked public uproar.
White Sox 10, Rangers 3: Crooked numbers ease sting of Kyle Teel’s injury
The Chicago White Sox secured a dominant 10-3 victory over the Texas Rangers despite a significant injury to Kyle Teel.
Santana shouts at Caballero in Yankees' win over Pirates
A pitch timer disagreement between the Yankees and Pirates escalated into a benches-clearing scuffle during the New York team's victory.
Red Sox reactions: Caleb Durbin’s homer in the eighth pushes streak to 14 straight
The Boston Red Sox have reached 14 consecutive victories, placing them one win away from tying an 80-year-old franchise record.