Phillies Defeat Rays 2-1 with Walk-Off

The Philadelphia Phillies secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night, with Kody Clemens delivering a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth after the Rays tied the game with a homer from Brandon Lowe. Kyle Schwarber's earlier home run and Cristopher Sánchez's six shutout innings propelled the NL East leaders to their 48th home win of the season, tying them with the Dodgers for the most in baseball. The victory was marred by a blown save from closer Carlos Estévez, who allowed the tying run but ultimately earned the win. Rookie Buddy Kennedy, a local call-up, contributed to the dramatic inning by loading the bases before Clemens' decisive hit. The win improves the Phillies' record to 86-58, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Sánchez continues to impress, posting a 2.14 ERA over his last five starts, demonstrating his effectiveness since joining the team.