The Atlanta Braves delivered another unforgettable comeback Friday night, rallying past the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 in extra innings in a game that featured multiple lead changes and late-game drama.
The Braves repeatedly found themselves fighting from behind, but Atlanta refused to go away. After the Phillies regained the lead in the 11th inning, the Braves answered once again, eventually getting the walk-off hit from Drake Baldwin to complete the comeback.
Braves Refuse To Quit
Atlanta trailed multiple times throughout the game, but the offense continued to find ways to respond.
The Phillies appeared to have control late, but a combination of clutch hitting and Philadelphia mistakes allowed the Braves to keep the game alive. Atlanta tied the game in the ninth before continuing the fight into extra innings.
The comeback was especially impressive considering how many opportunities Philadelphia had to put the game away.
Extra Innings Deliver More Drama
The drama only intensified once the game reached extra innings.
Philadelphia regained the lead in the 10th before Atlanta answered again. In the 11th, the Phillies once again moved in front, but the Braves refused to let the game slip away.
Ha-Seong Kim delivered a game-tying hit before Baldwin stepped to the plate and provided the finishing blow.
Baldwin’s walk-off hit sent the Braves into celebration and gave Atlanta a massive divisional victory.
Another Huge Win In The NL East
The victory was especially important because the Braves entered the series with a four-game lead over Philadelphia in the NL East.
Atlanta continues to show an ability to win games in dramatic fashion, and Friday night’s victory may end up being one of the most memorable of the season.
The Braves didn’t play a perfect game, but they found a way to survive every punch Philadelphia threw at them.
Final: Braves 6, Phillies 5.
Atlanta walked it off, protected its position atop the division and once again showed why this team cannot be counted out no matter how late the game gets.
