Newcomer David Dahl hit a dramatic, go-ahead home run for the Phillies in the seventh, but Alvarado could not make it stand up.
LONDON — One week removed from playing in a triple-A game in Ohio, a backup outfielder traveled to London with the Phillies and slammed a pinch-hit, tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning Sunday.gave up three runs in the top of the ninth inning and a furious Phillies rally fell short in a 6-5 loss to the Mets at London Stadium.shattered his bat on a tapper in front of home plate.
But after the biggest star on the roster headlined the first game, Dahl — the most unheralded player — looked like he might play the part before an announced crowd of 55,074 in the finale. Walker entered with a 5.73 ERA in seven starts, making him the weakest link in the league’s best rotation. But the veteran righty had his best start in weeks, holding the Mets to two hits and a walk in 5⅔ innings.
The Phillies had Mets starter Jose Quintana on the ropes from the jump. They loaded the bases in the first inning ongrounded into a double play, enabling one run to score but also taking the Phillies out of a potential big inning.
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