Phillies rally in 9th inning to beat Giants 3-2 in first game of doubleheader

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The Philadelphia Phillies rallied in the ninth inning to defeat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 in the first game of a doubleheader. Bryson Stott's tying triple and Justin Crawford's infield single secured the win.

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Phillies won 3-2 against Giants in first game of doubleheader
Bryson Stott hit a tying triple in the ninth inning
Justin Crawford scored the winning run with an infield single
Kyle Schwarber hit his 350th career home run
Chase Shugart earned the win for the Phillies

Philadelphia PhilliesSan Francisco GiantsBryson StottJustin Crawford

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryson Stott lined a tying triple with one out in the ninth inning and scored the winning run on an infield single by rookie Justin Crawford, rallying the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday. Kyle Schwarber launched his 350th career homer for the Phillies, who won consecutive games for the first time since April 3 and 4. Adolis García reached on an infield single against Ryan Walker (0-1) to start the bottom of the ninth. Brandon Marsh struck out before Stott tripled into the right-field corner on the ninth pitch of the at-bat, handing Walker his second blown save this season. Stott held at third base on Edmundo Sosa's groundout, then scored as Crawford barely beat out a slow grounder to shortstop Willy Adames. Both of Philadelphia's walk-off wins this year have ended with RBIs by Crawford. His 10th-inning single beat Washington on April 1. Chase Shugart (1-0) struck out the only batter he faced to earn the win. San Francisco starter pitched seven strong innings, allowing only a first-inning homer to Schwarber, his 10th of the season. Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez gave up doubles to the Giants’ first two hitters, (three hits) and . 's grounder knocked in Ramos from third, and Chapman scored on 's single to make it 2-0.

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How did the Phillies win against the Giants in the first game of the doubleheader?

The Phillies won by scoring two runs in the ninth inning, highlighted by Bryson Stott's tying triple and Justin Crawford's infield single for the winning run.

What milestone did Kyle Schwarber achieve during the game?

Kyle Schwarber hit his 350th career home run during the game against the Giants.

Who was the winning pitcher in the Phillies vs. Giants game?

Chase Shugart earned the win for the Phillies after striking out the only batter he faced in the ninth inning.

Phillies rally in 9th inning to beat Giants 3-2 in first game of doubleheader

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