Dodgers beat Phillies on inexplicable game-ending baserunning gaffe
A critical baserunning error by J.T. Realmuto sealed a 2-1 victory for the Dodgers over the Phillies in a rain-delayed contest.
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The brief
The Dodgers defeated the Phillies 2-1 in a game impacted by a rain delay. The matchup concluded when a baserunning blunder by J.T.
Realmuto resulted in a game-ending double play, effectively killing a Phillies rally. Coverage from Yahoo Sports, ESPN, and the New York Post emphasizes the 'inexplicable' nature of the gaffe, with ESPN describing it as a 'lapse.' MLB.com highlights a winning home run by Muncy off Wheeler, which places Muncy fifth on the Dodgers' list.
Future updates may detail the impact of Muncy's home run on the Dodgers' historical rankings and the repercussions of the loss for the Phillies.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the game?
The Dodgers won 2-1.
Who was responsible for the game-ending baserunning error?
J.T. Realmuto.
What other key play contributed to the Dodgers' win?
Muncy hit a winning home run off Wheeler.
Coverage (6)
- Huge base-running blunder in the 9th costs Phillies in 2-1 loss Dodgers Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Phillies’ costly baserunning blunder highlights a rain-delayed 2-1 loss to the Dodgers Inquirer.com · 6h ago
- Baserunning blunder by JT Realmuto kills Phillies rally in 2-1 loss to Dodgers with disastrous game-ending double play Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Muncy's winning HR -- off Wheeler! -- ties Penguin for 5th on Dodgers' list MLB.com · 6h ago
- Phillies blow rally after Realmuto's baserunning 'lapse' ESPN · 6h ago
- Dodgers beat Phillies on inexplicable game-ending baserunning gaffe New York Post · 6h ago
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