Back to the Philadelphia Phillies Newsfeed

Velasquez solid, but Phillies denied sweep

Span also accounted for the Giants' first two runs by singling and scoring in the first inning and on a sacrifice fly in the fifth. The Phillies kept pace, as Aaron Altherr doubled home Cesar Hernandez in the first inning, before Freddy Galvis' bases-loaded fielder's-choice grounder delivered their second run in the sixth.

MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Eighth isn't enough: With the score tied in the eighth, 2-2, the Giants squandered an opportunity to inch ahead. Span and Angel Pagan singled to open the inning against Phillies lefty Brett Oberholtzer, who quickly settled down.