Angels Rally to Beat Phillies 10-8 After Harper's 300th Home Run

Bryce Harper's milestone 300th home run in the eighth inning propelled the Philadelphia Phillies into the lead, but the Los Angeles Angels orchestrated a three-run ninth-inning comeback, culminating in Brandon Drury's decisive two-run homer, securing a 10-8 victory on Wednesday. The Angels' win prevented a three-game sweep by the Phillies.

In a game marked by four lead changes, the Angels were leading 7-6 until Harper's two-run homer in the eighth off Matt Moore. Harper's 300th home run of his career came in his 1,481st game and marked his 10th home run in August. Despite his effort, the Phillies couldn't hold off the Angels' late surge.

Pinch-hitter Mike Moustakas managed to reach base in the ninth inning due to a wild pitch by Craig Kimbrel. A single by Nolan Schanuel set the stage for a three-run rally by the Angels, with Brandon Drury's two-run homer sealing their victory.

The contest underscored the competitive nature of the game, with the Angels showing their resilience by snatching victory from the Phillies' grasp.

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