Phillies force extras, but lose 9-7 to the Rockies in the 11th inning

Key Points:

• The Phillies mounted a late five-run rally in the eighth inning, highlighted by Justin Crawford’s first MLB home run, to tie the game against the Rockies at 7-7, but ultimately lost 9-7 in extra innings.
• Starter Jesús Luzardo struggled early, allowing five runs in the fourth inning and being pulled with a high pitch count, contributing to the Phillies' early deficit.
• The Phillies used their closer, Jhoan Durán, in the eighth inning to get him work after his recent return from the injured list, which impacted bullpen availability in later innings.
• Despite multiple chances to walk off in the ninth and tenth innings, the Phillies' offense failed to capitalize, including a key moment where J.T. Realmuto did not attempt a bunt with runners in scoring position.
• Interim manager Don Mattingly praised the team's resilience in battling back but acknowledged the challenges they faced with pitching struggles and missed offensive opportunities.