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Phillies Celebrate Eagles' Super Bowl Win with Late Rally in Home Opener Victory

The Phillies honored Philadelphia sports with a 6-1 win over the Rockies, featuring appearances by Brandon Graham and Saquon Barkley and a standout performance by Cristopher Sánchez.

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Overview

  • Brandon Graham and Saquon Barkley threw ceremonial first pitches at the Phillies' home opener, accompanied by the Lombardi Trophy, thrilling the sellout crowd of 44,595 fans.
  • The Phillies secured a 6-1 victory over the Rockies, fueled by a seventh-inning rally led by Edmundo Sosa's go-ahead double and Kyle Schwarber's two-run homer.
  • Cristopher Sánchez delivered a strong start for the Phillies, striking out seven and allowing only one run over 5 1/3 innings in front of an energized home crowd.
  • The event highlighted Brandon Graham's recent retirement after 15 NFL seasons and Saquon Barkley's historic contract extension with the Eagles, further uniting Philadelphia's sports community.
  • A Brandon Graham hype video played during a pivotal moment in the seventh inning, energizing the crowd and coinciding with the Phillies' offensive surge.