Philadelphia Phillies closer Craig Kimbrel was called upon in the 8th inning. But, he failed to hold the lead, giving up a two-run homer to Alek Thomas.
The Philadelphia Phillies appeared to be heading towards a commanding 3-1 lead in the National League Championship series on Friday night, but the Arizona Diamondbacks had other plans. Phillies manager Robert Thomson elected to bring closer Craig Kimbrel into game in the 8th inning, just one day after he gave up the game winning run to the D-Backs in the ninth inning of Game 3. Kimbrel, who had 23 saves during the regular season, gave up a leadoff double to Lourdes Gurriel on Friday night.
That play is definitely something you see in your dreams,' the 23-year-old Thomas said. 'So for it to come in real life, for it to happen to me, it’s awesome. Just so grateful to have that moment.' A few batters later, Arizona catcher Gabriel Moreno drilled the go-ahead RBI single in front of the raucous crowd inside Chase Field.
The retractable roof at the D-Backs home ballpark was closed for Game 4 after temperatures reached a record 104 degrees in Phoenix on Friday. Kyle Schwarber, whose fourth-inning homer sparked Philadelphia's comeback from a 2-0 deficit, doubled with two outs in the ninth off Paul Sewald, Arizona’s eighth pitcher. Sewald struck out Trea Turner for his fifth save of the postseason. 'Huge contributions from everyone,' Arizona outfielder Corbin Carroll said.
crucial Game 5 is scheduled for 8:07 p.m. on Saturday. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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