The MLB playoffs witnessed thrilling comebacks on Friday, and now, attention turns to the Philadelphia Phillies as they attempt their own revival against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series.
The Phillies had initially taken a commanding 2-0 series lead, but their advantage crumbled after Arizona won two consecutive games. The trend seems to be favoring the D-backs, who successfully completed a remarkable come-from-behind victory in the previous game. After falling behind by three runs, Arizona orchestrated an eighth-inning rally, culminating in Gabriel Moreno’s game-changing go-ahead single that secured a nail-biting 6-5 triumph.
In the upcoming Game 5, the Phillies will rely on right-hander Zack Wheeler on the mound, facing off against the D-backs’ Zac Gallen. This is the same pitching matchup from Game 1 in Philadelphia, where the Phillies emerged victorious with a 5-3 score.
Taking an early lead in Game 5, the Phillies managed to plate two runs through three consecutive singles against Gallen.
Notably, Bryce Harper and Gabriel Moreno were involved in a scary collision during the scoring play. Despite appearing shaken up, Moreno displayed resilience and remained in the game.
Gabriel Moreno receives attention from trainers after a collision with Bryce Harper at the plate.
Moreno remains in the game in the 1st. pic.twitter.com/xAUuxqXf3I
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