Derek Hill hits go-ahead homer as Phillies rally late
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Key Points:
- Derek Hill hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals, marking his first homer as a Phillie since being acquired 13 days ago.
- Hill's homer came after Kyle Schwarber, who was recovering from back tightness, drew a crucial 10-pitch walk to keep the inning alive, setting up the Phillies' comeback.
- Phillies starter Aaron Nola allowed two solo home runs early but pitched five innings, showing resilience despite hard contact, while the bullpen preserved the lead late.
- The Phillies demonstrated strong late-game fight and resilience, with manager Don Mattingly emphasizing the team's belief that games are never over until the final out.
- Hill, praised for his readiness and versatility, has quickly integrated into the Phillies clubhouse and contributed significantly off the bench as a right-handed option against left-handed pitching.
