The Phillies took a 5-3 lead into the top of the ninth with Jonathan Papelbon on the mound to close it out. Unfortunately with two outs Papelbon gave a game tying two run homer to Andrelton Simmons to pick up his seventh blown save of the season, and send the game into the bottom of the ninth tied at 5-5. With one out Freddie Galvis came to the plate and ended the game with a walk off homer giving the Phillies their second straight win over the Braves this time by the score of 6-5 The win keeps the Braves from officially eliminating the Phillies for another day. The Phillies will be going for the sweep on Sunday afternoon behind Cole Hamels.

Player of the Game:

Freddie Galvis, Phillies – 4/5, 1HR, 1 R, 2 RBI’s ( 1GW)

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