Angels tie MLB record for blown ninth-inning leads after unbelievable turn of events in loss to Phillies
The Los Angeles Angels are tied for the MLB record for blown ninth-inning leads after a dramatic loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.
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The Los Angeles Angels are tied for the MLB record for blown ninth-inning leads. The Angels were leading 3-2 in the ninth inning when the Phillies' pinch hitter hit a grand slam to take the lead. The Angels had previously robbed the Phillies of a game-saving home run.
The Angels' loss to the Phillies was marked by dramatic plays. FOX Sports and Yahoo Sports both describe the Phillies' game-winning grand slam as a pivotal moment. CBS Sports and MLB.com note that the Angels had previously made a spectacular defensive play to rob the Phillies of a home run.
ESPN provides a game recap that underscores the back-and-forth nature of the contest. The Angels' record-tying loss is a significant setback. The Angels are now tied for the MLB record for blown ninth-inning leads.
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Coverage (7)
- The Phillies’ late inning heroics are a thrillingly routine The Good Phight · 10h ago
- Edmundo Sosa’s ninth-inning pinch-hit grand slam rallies the Phillies to a dramatic 5-3 win in Anaheim Inquirer.com · 10h ago
- Last Night In Baseball: Phillies Spoil Have-To-See-To-Believe Catch FOX Sports · 10h ago
- Phillies 5-3 Angels (Aug 28, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 10h ago
- Angels get game-saving HR robbery vs. Phillies, then give up go-ahead grand slam Yahoo Sports · 10h ago
- Sosa slam! Pinch-hitter plays hero in Phillies' roller coaster win MLB.com · 10h ago
- Angels tie MLB record for blown ninth-inning leads after unbelievable turn of events in loss to Phillies CBS Sports · 10h ago
Questions people are asking
What is the MLB record for blown ninth-inning leads?
The Los Angeles Angels are tied for the MLB record for blown ninth-inning leads.
What happened in the Angels' loss to the Phillies?
The Angels were leading 3-2 in the ninth inning when the Phillies' pinch hitter hit a grand slam to take the lead. The Angels had previously robbed the Phillies of a game-saving home run.
What is the significance of the Angels' loss?
The loss means the Angels have fallen further behind in the playoff race. The Phillies, meanwhile, have gained ground in the National League East.
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