Sun May 25 10:00:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Phillies Extend Winning Streak to Nine Games After Thrilling Extra-Innings Victory Over Athletics**
WEST SACRAMENTO – The Philadelphia Phillies continued their dominant run, securing their ninth consecutive win in a dramatic 9-6, 11-inning affair against the Oakland Athletics Saturday night at Sutter Health Park. The game, filled with twists and turns, showcased the Phillies’ resilience and clutch performances.
Trailing 5-4 in the seventh, Max Kepler ignited the comeback with a monumental game-tying home run in the ninth off Athletics’ closer Mason Miller, a 101.4 mph fastball rocketed into the stands. Later, Brandon Marsh made a crucial defensive play in the tenth, gunning down a runner at home to complete a double play and keep the game tied.
Kyle Schwarber, already with his MLB-leading 18th home run, then delivered the decisive blow with a two-run double in the 11th inning, securing the Phillies’ victory.
The game wasn’t without its tense moments. Reliever Orion Kerkering loaded the bases in the 10th, nearly ending the Phillies’ streak. But Marsh’s clutch throw and Kerkering’s subsequent escape paved the way for the Phillies’ eventual triumph.
Adding to the night’s surprises, reliever Max Lazar, with limited major league experience, earned his first career save in the 11th, closing out the game and extending the Athletics’ losing streak to 11.
“A game like tonight, it just shows the character of our ball club,” said Manager Rob Thomson, emphasizing the team’s ability to find ways to win even in the face of adversity.
The Phillies have not lost since May 14th and show no signs of stopping.
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