Derek Hill drives in the go-ahead run with a seventh-inning grand slam as the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday night. Hill’s three-run burst breaks the game open, giving Philadelphia the lead and momentum after the Phillies earlier made a notable roster move. Bryce Harper then adds offense with a two-run home run, extending the Phillies’ advantage. The grand slam comes off Nationals reliever Tom Cosgrove, who is charged with the loss in the matchup. Hill also contributes in the field, making a running, tumbling catch in right-center in the eighth inning. Earlier in the day, Philadelphia completes a trade acquiring Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants, a move referenced in reporting from the game. With the win, the Phillies continue a streak, recording their third straight victory. The combined scoring from Hill and Harper delivers the final margin of 6-3 for Philadelphia over Washington.
Derek Hill hits go-ahead grand slam as Phillies beat Nationals 6-3
Derek Hill drives in the go-ahead run with a seventh-inning grand slam as the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Monday night. Hill’s three-run burst breaks the game open, gi...
- Derek Hill hits a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning in Philadelphia’s 6-3 win over Washington.
- Bryce Harper adds a two-run home run to extend the Phillies’ lead.
- Hill’s grand slam off Nationals reliever Tom Cosgrove is a key turning point in the game.
- Hill also makes a running, tumbling catch in right-center in the eighth inning.
- The Phillies record their third straight win; the game follows Philadelphia’s acquisition of Luis Arraez earlier that day.
Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning and Bryce Harper added a two-run shot to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to their third straight win, 6-3 over the Washington Nationals on Monday night. Hill's slam off reliever Tom Cosgrove (0-1) sent the crowd into a frenzy and provided the Phillies their second major spark of the day. Hill — who added a running, tumbling catch in right-center in the eighth — hit his ninth homer of the season hours after the Phillies swung a deal for three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants.
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