Where to watch Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies: TV channel, start time, streaming for Aug. 8 – USA Today

**Phillies Unleash Late-Inning Magic to Take Down Padres 8-5**

In a thrilling matchup at Citizens Bank Park last night, the Philadelphia Phillies rode a late-inning surge to a crucial 8-5 victory over the San Diego Padres, solidifying their spot in the National League East standings.

After a closely contested game, the Phillies exploded for four runs in the bottom of the 8th inning, courtesy of a Kyle Schwarber two-run homer and a Trea Turner RBI double. The decisive blow came when Nick Castellanos delivered a go-ahead two-run single, propelling the Phillies to a 7-5 lead.

The Padres attempted to mount a late comeback, pushing a run across in the top of the 9th inning. However, Phillies closer Craig Kimbrel shut the door, earning his 23rd save of the season with a strikeout to seal the win.

The Phillies’ offense was fueled by a trio of multi-hit performances, with Schwarber, Turner, and Castellanos each contributing two hits and an RBI. Starting pitcher Aaron Nola pitched six strong innings, allowing three earned runs and striking out six Padres batters.

The Phillies’ victory marked their 7th win in their last 10 games, keeping them within striking distance of the division-leading Atlanta Braves. With the win, Philadelphia improved to 63-45 on the season, a game and a half behind Atlanta.

As the Phillies look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season, they will host the rival New York Mets in a crucial three-game series beginning tomorrow. The Phillies will send Zack Wheeler to the mound to face Mets ace Max Scherzer in the series opener.