Phillies Overcome Gore's Historic Start to Secure 7-3 Extra-Inning Victory
MacKenzie Gore's record-breaking performance for the Nationals was overshadowed by the Phillies' late-game rally and extra-inning heroics on Opening Day.
- MacKenzie Gore struck out 13 batters over six shutout innings, setting a Nationals franchise Opening Day record and matching a historic MLB milestone.
- The Phillies' Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber hit back-to-back home runs in the seventh inning to take a 2-1 lead after Gore exited the game.
- The Nationals tied the game in the eighth inning with two runs off Phillies reliever Jordan Romano, forcing extra innings.
- Alec Bohm's two-run double and J.T. Realmuto's two-run triple in the 10th inning sealed the Phillies' 7-3 win despite their hitters striking out 19 times, a franchise Opening Day record.
- Zack Wheeler delivered a strong performance for the Phillies, allowing just one run over six innings, while Keibert Ruiz's solo homer accounted for the Nationals' early lead.
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