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Phillies Stave Off Sweep With Realmuto’s Go-Ahead Double

The victory boosts Philadelphia’s playoff push with the team starting the All-Star break atop the NL East.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 13: Brandon Marsh #16 of the Philadelphia Phillies makes a catch in the outfield in the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on July 13, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
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Jul 12, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) makes the throw to first base for an out during the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Overview

  • J.T. Realmuto’s eighth-inning RBI double off David Morgan secured a 2-1 win for the Phillies and prevented a three-game sweep at Petco Park.
  • Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez worked 7⅓ scoreless innings, striking out six and allowing six hits before handing the lead to Philadelphia’s bullpen.
  • Nick Pivetta delivered a quality start, yielding one unearned run over 6⅔ innings, but the Padres went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position and left 10 men on base.
  • San Diego had claimed the first two games of the series, including a 5-4 Game 2 victory keyed by Manny Machado’s sacrifice fly and Jackson Merrill’s two homers.
  • Both clubs head into the All-Star break in playoff contention, with the Phillies atop the NL East and the Padres holding a wild-card berth.