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Sosa’s Ninth-Inning Grand Slam Lifts Phillies Past Angels

8/29/2026

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Edmundo Sosa hit a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth, giving the Phillies a 5-3 win over the Angels.
Ben Joyce walked J.T. Realmuto, loading the bases before Sosa’s at-bat.
Andrew Painter retired 15 straight Angels over six innings after two first-inning hits.
Bryce Harper extended his on-base streak to a career-high 30 games with a bunt single.

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Edmundo Sosa hit a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth, giving the Phillies a 5-3 win over the Angels.
Ben Joyce walked J.T. Realmuto, loading the bases before Sosa’s at-bat.
Andrew Painter retired 15 straight Angels over six innings after two first-inning hits.
Bryce Harper extended his on-base streak to a career-high 30 games with a bunt single.