{
  "id": 4114233,
  "title": "Edmundo Sosa’s pinch-hit grand slam in 9th propels Phillies to a wild 5-3 win over Angels",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/edmundo-sosas-pinch-hit-grand-slam-in-9th-propels-phillies-to-a-wild-4114233",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T05:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/angels-phillies-score-1e1d8dcd46a1f6416f058a1be3fd8b5e"
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  "account": "In a dramatic night of baseball, Philadelphia Phillies' pinch-hitter Edmundo Sosa delivered a career-defining grand slam in the ninth inning, securing a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Sosa's powerful hit came just moments after Bryson Stott's would-be three-run homer was robbed by Wade Meckler, who made a remarkable diving catch in the right field stands.\n\nThe Philadelphia team's momentum shifted dramatically when J.T. Realmuto drew a walk, loading the bases and forcing out shaky closer Ben Joyce, who had struggled thus far with a 0-2 record. With two outs in the ninth inning, Sammy Peralta pitched a low changeup to Sosa, which traveled an astonishing 404 feet to center field, beyond the reach of Angels' star Mike Trout.\n\nPhillies closer Jonathan Bowlan relieved Peralta and put two Angels on base before striking out Adam Frazier, completing his second save of the night. Bryce Harper, already on a career-high 30-game on-base streak, added to Philadelphia's offensive surge with a clutch bunt single in the fourth inning. The Phillies' victory improved their record to 2-2 during their challenging nine-game West Coast trip, moving them to within one game of the Cubs for the top NL wild-card spot.\n\nResilient pitching from Reid Detmers, who surrendered only one run and eight hits over six innings, couldn't overcome the Angels' late bullpen collapse. This loss marked the fifth straight defeat for the AL-worst Angels, who continued to struggle with their bullpen. Despite Meckler's incredible diving catch on Stott's fly ball, Sosa's grand slam proved to be the decisive play in the Phillies' hard-fought win.",
  "summary": "ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Pinch-hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Edmundo Sosa’s pinch-hit grand slam in 9th propels Phillies to a wild 5-3 win over Angels",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/edmundo-sosas-pinch-hit-grand-slam-in-9th-propels-phillies-to-a-wild",
        "published": "2026-08-29T04:43:49.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}