7 Phillies (May 8, 2026) Game Recap
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Key Points:
- Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-7 in 11 innings, with Troy Johnston and Jake McCarthy driving in the go-ahead runs in the extra frame.
- The Phillies rallied from a six-run deficit, highlighted by rookie Justin Crawford's first MLB home run, a two-run shot in the eighth inning to tie the game.
- Rockies reliever Victor Vodnik pitched two scoreless innings in relief, while Juan Mejia earned his second save by retiring key Phillies hitters in the 11th.
- Colorado's Hunter Goodman had a standout performance with four hits, including a two-run homer during a five-run fourth inning that broke the game open.
- The series continues with Rockies’ Kyle Freeland facing Phillies’ Aaron Nola on Saturday night.
