Alfaro, bullpen lead Phillies past Athletics after delay
Jorge Alfaro homered and Philadelphia's relievers pitched six strong innings after a rain delay to lead the Phillies over the Oakland Athletics 5-2 on Saturday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Oakland Athletics
3
Philadelphia Phillies
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Citizens Bank Park · 24,290 att.
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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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Lowrie homered to right (387 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Crawford hit sacrifice fly to left, Herrera scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-5
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 10: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Alfaro homered to center (412 feet), Crawford scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-4
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Crawford singled to right, Herrera scored, Joseph to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-2
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Hernández singled to center, Kelly scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Powell hit sacrifice fly to left, Canha scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 3-5
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Maxwell grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 3-5
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
Maxwell batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Canha hit by pitch.
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Hit By Pitch 3-5
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
Canha batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Olson bunt grounded out to pitcher.
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Bunt Ground Out 3-5
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
Olson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Lowrie homered to right (387 feet).
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Home Run 3-5
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-5
Lowrie batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Semien flied out to right.
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Fly Out 2-5
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-5
Semien batting
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Play Result 2-5
Neris relieved García.
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Play Result 2-5
Altherr in left field.
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Play Result 2-5
Hoskins at first base.
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Start Inning 2-5
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-5
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Lineup Change 2-5
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Lineup Change 2-5
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Lineup Change 2-5
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End Inning 2-5
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Altherr struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-5
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Head to Head
OAK wins series 2-1
Injuries
Philadelphia Phillies
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Oakland Athletics
- Gunnar Hoglund Out
- Justin Sterner Out
- Tyler Soderstrom Out
- Brent Rooker Out
- Max Muncy Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPHI
Cesar Hernandez2B15
Freddy GalvisSS8
Nick WilliamsRF5
Rhys Hoskins1B17
Odubel HerreraCF37
Tommy Joseph1B46
J.P. Crawford3B3
Jorge AlfaroC35
Ben LivelyP39
Substitutes
Hector NerisP51
Ty KellyPH27
Yacksel RiosP57
Maikel FrancoPH7
Victor AranoP64
Hyun Soo KimPH31
Hoby MilnerP41
Edubray RamosP61
Luis GarciaP40
Aaron AltherrLF23
OAK
Matt JoyceLF7
Marcus SemienSS10
Jed Lowrie2B8
Matt Olson1B28
Mark CanhaCF33
Bruce MaxwellC60
Matt Chapman3B26
Boog PowellCF78
Kendall GravemanP49
Substitutes
Chad PinderRF9
Chris SmithP56
Liam HendriksP31
Jake SmolinskiPH9
Simon CastroP67
Danny CoulombeP67
Ryan DullP38
Joey WendlePH18
Santiago CasillaP46
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