PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Nola trudged off the mound in Game 4 with both the bases loaded and another disappointing postseason start behind him. “It just kind of got away from us.” Nola, who became the fourth pitcher to make five starts in a single postseason in franchise history, allowed three runs, seven hits and struck out four in four-plus innings. …
HOUSTON — A timely swing by J.T. Realmuto hit a solo home run in the 10th inning and the Phillies, saved by Castellanos’ sliding catch, rallied past the Houston Astros 6-5 Friday night. Down 5-0 early against Astros ace Justin Verlander, the Phillies became the first team in 20 years to overcome a five-run deficit to win a World Series …
SAN DIEGO — The scrappy San Diego Padres, largely rebuilt at the trade deadline, are finding their identity at just the right time. Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, two-run single during a five-run outburst in the fifth inning and San Diego stunned Aaron Nola and the Phillies 8-5 on Wednesday to tie the NLCS at one game apiece. It’s huge.” …
PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins raised his arms in triumph, and then spiked his bat in celebration — a raw, emotional moment destined for Philadelphia’s rich sports history. Hoskins then trotted around the bases in front of a rabid crowd of 45,538 fans already in a tizzy over the Phillies’ first home playoff game in 11 years. “I didn’t know what …