You've never seen this before: Phils hit go-ahead HR in 9th for 3rd straight game
Bryce Harper’s ninth‑inning heroics lift the Phillies to a third straight walk‑off win.
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The brief
The Philadelphia Phillies secured a 5‑4 victory over the Washington Nationals after Bryce Harper blasted a go‑ahead home run in the ninth inning, marking the team’s third consecutive game decided by a ninth‑inning homer.
Coverage from NBC Sports, USA Today, The Good Phight and other outlets described the win as miraculous, recalling the 2022 “never‑say‑die” Phillies and framing the moment as the climax of a comeback trilogy. NBC Sports Philadelphia noted the nostalgic first half, while MLB.com highlighted the unprecedented streak.
Analysts will watch the Phillies’ next matchup to see if the ninth‑inning heroics continue. No further details on upcoming games have been provided in the current coverage.
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Quick answers
Who hit the go‑ahead home run?
Bryce Harper.
What was the final score of the game?
The Phillies won 5‑4 over the Nationals.
How many straight games have been decided by a ninth‑inning go‑ahead homer?
Three consecutive games.
Coverage (7)
- Bryce Harper blasts go-ahead homer in ninth NBC Sports · 21h ago
- Drag Me To Hill: Phillies 5, Nationals 4 The Good Phight · 21h ago
- Phillies stun Nationals with another miraculous ninth-inning comeback USA Today · 21h ago
- You gotta believe: Three miracle wins in D.C., led again by Bryce Harper, recall the 2022 never-say-die Phillies Inquirer.com · 21h ago
- What we learned as Harper caps Phillies' comeback trilogy, nostalgic first half NBC Sports Philadelphia · 21h ago
- Phillies 10-5 Nationals (Jun 25, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 21h ago
- You've never seen this before: Phils hit go-ahead HR in 9th for 3rd straight game MLB.com · 21h ago
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