Francoeur's 2-run HR in 9th lifts Phillies past Marlins
Jeff Francoeur's two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-7 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Miami Marlins
7
Philadelphia Phillies
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| PHI | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | L 2-6 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | L 3-5 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-8
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Play Result 7-8
Francoeur homered to left, Ruiz scored (403 feet).
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Advancing On Force 7-8
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
Suzuki singled to center, Dietrich scored.
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Advancing On Play 7-6
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Mathis hit sacrifice fly to left, Gillespie scored, Dietrich to second on throwing error by left fielder Francoeur.
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Advancing On Play 6-6
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Foul Ball 5-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-6
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Play Result 5-6
Hernández doubled to shallow left, Francoeur scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-6
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Bunted Foul 5-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Out 5-5
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 5-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Out 5-5
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-5
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Play Result 5-5
Gillespie singled to center, Hechavarría scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-5
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Hechavarría doubled to deep right, Yelich scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-5
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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End Inning 7-8
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-8
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Play Result 7-8
Francoeur homered to left, Ruiz scored (403 feet).
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Advancing On Force 7-8
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Home Run 7-7
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-6
Francoeur batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
Ruiz walked.
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 7-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-6
Ruiz batting
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Play Result 7-6
Ramos relieved Capps.
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Start Inning 7-6
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 7-6
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Lineup Change 7-6
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End Inning 7-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
Gillespie flied out to center.
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Fly Out 7-6
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Swinging 7-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 7-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-6
Gillespie batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
Hechavarría grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 7-6
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 7-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 7-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-6
Hechavarría batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
McGehee flied out to center.
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Fly Out 7-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 7-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-6
McGehee batting
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Head to Head
PHI wins series 3-0
Injuries
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Miami Marlins
- Ronny Henriquez Out
- Anthony Bender Out
- Jakob Marsee Out
- Adam Mazur Out
- Robby Snelling Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPHI
Ben RevereCF25
Cesar Hernandez2B15
Maikel Franco3B7
Ryan Howard1B6
Domonic BrownRF81
Odubel HerreraCF37
Freddy GalvisSS8
Carlos RuizC52
Cole HamelsP43
Substitutes
Luis GarciaP40
Ken GilesP91
Cody James AschePH99
Hector NerisP51
Justin De FratusP90
Elvis AraujoP59
Jeff FrancoeurLF5
MIA
Ichiro SuzukiRF51
Martin Prado2B14
Christian YelichLF22
Casey McGehee1B31
Adeiny HechavarriaSS56
Cole GillespieCF92
Miguel Rojas2B19
Jeff MathisC45
Dan HarenP50
Substitutes
Donovan Solano2B16
Derek Dietrich3B12
Bryan MorrisP57
Mike DunnP38
Justin BourPH41
Carter CappsP56
AJ RamosP44
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