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Edmundo Sosa’s pinch-hit grand slam in 9th propels Phillies to a wild 5-3 win over Angels

PUBLISHED Aug 29, 2026, 7:08 AM ET

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Pinch-hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a dramatic 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night in Anaheim. Sosa's 404-foot blast off reliever Sammy Peralta came just two batters after Angels outfielder Wade Meckler made a spectacular leaping catch to rob Bryson Stott of a go-ahead three-run homer. J.T. Realmuto drew a walk against closer Ben Joyce (0-2) to load the bases before Sosa connected. The grand slam marked the Phillies' first go-ahead slam with two outs in the ninth since Shane Victorino in 2009. Angels starter Reid Detmers allowed one run over six innings but remained winless in his past eight starts despite a 1.55 ERA. Philadelphia has now won 10 of its last 11 games.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

April 23, 2009 — Shane Victorino hit a go-ahead ninth-inning grand slam against Marlins.
July 25, 2009 — Jimmy Rollins hit grand slam as Phillies beat Cardinals.
August 15, 2026 — Angels optioned Sammy Peralta to Triple-A Salt Lake.
August 28, 2026 — Reid Detmers started with career-best 20-inning scoreless streak.
August 28, 2026 — Andrew Painter allowed three first-inning runs for Phillies.
August 28, 2026 — Sosa hit pinch-hit grand slam in ninth inning.
August 28, 2026 — Meckler robbed Stott of three-run homer before slam.
August 28, 2026 — Angels lost 11th game when leading after eighth.
August 28, 2026 — Jonathan Bowlan earned save for Phillies in ninth.
Phillies seek to extend winning streak in Saturday series game.
Angels aim to reverse late-inning collapse trend against Phillies.
Sosa's career-first grand slam may boost his playing time.
Detmers' winless streak could end with improved run support.
Phillies' bullpen confidence likely strengthened by dramatic comeback victory.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Phillies extend winning streak to 10 of last 11 games.
Possible long-term US impact: Momentum builds for Phillies as MLB playoff race intensifies.
Most affected groups: Phillies and Angels fans, MLB playoff standings, both teams' bullpens.
Reader priority: Verify late-game drama with official MLB highlights and box scores.