PHILADELPHIA — Matt Ferling hit five, including the RBI single that finished the game in 10th, as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Wednesday.
JT Realmoto hosted Philadelphia, who snapped a five-game losing streak and stayed two games ahead of Milwaukee in third and final place in the National League playoffs.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. collided in three games with the Blue Jays, who finished first in the MLS.
In the 10th inning, Bryson Stott advanced with sacrificing skill to put auto sprinter Jairo Muñoz in third.
Adam Semper (10-6) then hit Jean Segura with a pitch and walked into Dalton Guthrie on four pitches, loading up the bases.
In a 1-1 count, Ferling shone at the diamond center and sparked a festive celebration that even one of his teammates tore his shirt off.
The win went to Andrew Bellati (4-3).
For the Blue Jays, Dominican Guerrero scored 5-1 in one game and three RBIs, Tuscar Hernandez 4-0, Rimmel Tapia 2-1, Santiago Espinal 2-0. Mexican Alejandro Kirk 3-1.
For Velez, Dominican Muñoz without an official role but with a half scored, Segura 3-1 with one inning.
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