‘Never over': Derek Hill turns another Phillies final-strike into fireworks
Derek Hill's late-game heroics led the Phillies to a historic comeback victory against the Nationals.
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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 5-4. The victory was secured in the ninth inning following a historic eight-run rally that occurred while the Phillies were down to their final out.
Coverage from NBC Sports Philadelphia, Inquirer.com, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the role of Derek Hill, who hit a two-run home run to complete the comeback. ESPN provided the game recap confirming the final score.
Future focus remains on the Phillies' ability to execute late-game rallies and Derek Hill's continued impact on these victories.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the game?
The Phillies defeated the Nationals 5-4.
How did Derek Hill contribute to the win?
Hill hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning.
When did the Phillies' rally occur?
The rally happened in the ninth inning when the team was down to their final out.
Coverage (5)
- Down to final out, Phillies unleash historic eight-run rally to stun Nationals NBC Sports Philadelphia · 9h ago broke it first
- The hero of the night, Derek Hill, reflects on another wild win Yahoo Sports · 9h ago
- Derek Hill’s two-run homer in the ninth completes another Phillies comeback victory over the Nationals Inquirer.com · 9h ago
- Phillies 5-4 Nationals (Jun 24, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 9h ago
- ‘Never over': Derek Hill turns another Phillies final-strike into fireworks NBC Sports Philadelphia · 9h ago broke it first
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