Phillies Blast Off in Fifth Inning | Philadelphia Phillies News

Philadelphia Phillies Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

The Phillies unleashed a fireworks display in the fifth inning, exploding for multiple runs after loading the bases with walks and hits, turning the game on its head. They’d already taken an early 1-0 lead with a deep center field fly that scored from third, setting the stage for their offensive onslaught. Alec Bohm had a career night with five hits, including doubles, while Bryson Stott capped it off with a three-run homer. Despite Luzardo’s strong performance earlier — even earning ace status — the Phillies adjusted and turned him into a victim of their firepower, blowing the game wide open…