Angels tie record for blown ninth-inning leads despite incredible HR robbery vs. Phillies
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Key Points:
- The Phillies secured a crucial 5-3 win over the Angels late Friday night, aided by a dramatic ninth-inning collapse from the Angels.
- The Angels held a 3-1 lead entering the ninth inning and had a 96.5% chance to win after the first out, but a series of events including a hit-by-pitch, walk, and key hits by the Phillies shifted momentum.
- Edmundo Sosa delivered a game-changing grand slam with a 1-1 count, turning the Angels' 85.6% win probability into a 91.4% chance for the Phillies, who ultimately closed out the victory.
- The Angels' blown ninth-inning lead marked their 11th loss after leading entering the ninth this season, tying a record for most such losses since 1900 alongside the 2012 Brewers and 1978 Mets.
