The eighth inning changed everything. Philadelphia trailed 3-2 entering the frame, then exploded for four runs to defeat Oakland 6-3 at Citizens Bank Park.
Adolis Garcia went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI, anchoring the Phillies' offensive effort. Brandon Marsh collected three hits, including a triple, while Edmundo Sosa drove in two runs on a 2-for-4 night.
The decisive eighth began with Edmundo Sosa's single to center that scored both Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, giving Philadelphia a 4-3 lead. Brandon Marsh followed with another single to center, bringing Garcia home to extend the margin to 5-3. Justin Crawford's groundout to the pitcher completed the scoring, as Sosa crossed the plate for the final run.
Jack Perkins absorbed the loss for Oakland, allowing 4 runs in 1.1 innings of relief. Jeffrey Springs had kept the Athletics in control through 5.1 innings, surrendering 2 runs on eight hits. Tyler Soderstrom provided Oakland's biggest offensive moment with a solo homer to left in the sixth.
Philadelphia extended its winning streak to three games and improved to 16-20. Oakland fell to 18-17 after the loss.