PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies were on the verge of a comeback on Saturday. They dug themselves into a five-run deficit in the top of the first inning, fell behind again, 6-5, in the top of the fifth, and again, 7-6, in the top of the ninth. Those first two times, they were able to climb back, thanks in large part to their younger sluggers. But after Seranthony Domínguez allowed a solo home run to Nolan Arenado in the top of the ninth, they weren’t able to rally.
Despite their efforts, the Phillies never took the lead on Saturday night. Their best chance came in the bottom of the sixth, when the loaded the bases with one out. But J.T. Realmuto struck out and Alec Bohm flied out to end the inning.
After Saturday’s 7-6 loss, the Phillies are 41-38. They play their series finale against the Cardinals at 7:08 p.m. Sunday.
