Late comeback pulls D-backs even with Phillies in NLCS
PHOENIX -- Pinch hitter Alek Thomas' two-run home run in the eighth inning was followed by a tiebreaking single from Gabriel Moreno as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, leveling the National League Championship Series at two wins apiece.
Thomas hit a full-count pitch from Craig Kimbrel with one out to tie the game at 5. The home run also scored Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who led off the inning with a double. Arizona closer Paul Sewald struck out the first two batters in the ninth before Kyle Schwarber doubled. Sewald then fanned Trea Turner to end the game and record his fifth save of the postseason.
Saalfrank was one of eight pitchers used by manager Torey Lovullo, who opted to employ a committee of relievers in the game. Kevin Ginkel threw a scoreless eighth inning for the win.Saalfrank walked Schwarber, Turner and Bryce Harper to lead off the sixth inning before Ryan Thompson took over on the mound.
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