The Nationals-Phillies game on Tuesday night promised to be action-packed, featuring emerging talent MacKenzie Gore for the Nationals facing the dependable Zack Wheeler of the Phillies. However, it ended with an unforgettable finish that overshadowed the starters’ performances.

In a dramatic turn, the Phillies won 7-6 thanks to a walk-off wild pitch in the ninth inning, marking the sixth run scored that inning alone. Prior to the ninth, only five runs had been posted.

The game saw the Phillies leading 3-2 before both bullpens came into play. Although neither Wheeler nor Gore delivered standout performances, they held their ground adequately. The Phillies added a crucial run in the eighth with a Trea Turner RBI double, which came unsettlingly on a wild pitch.

In a twist, the Nationals surged ahead in the ninth, scoring four runs, with James Wood contributing an RBI double and Nathaniel Lowe hitting a three-run homer, all against Phillies’ Orion Kerkering, continuing the bullpen struggles that have haunted the team throughout the season.

Enter the bottom of the ninth, where Alec Bohm’s single and Bryson Stott’s walk set the stage for a dramatic equalizer. As the tension mounted, Turner stepped up to bat, having previously scored from the wild pitch earlier, ultimately sealing the game with a wild pitch walk-off.

For additional context, leading into this matchup, the Phillies ranked 29th among major leagues concerning bullpen ERA at 5.28, with the Nationals trailing behind at a staggering 7.30.