Giants’ Struggles Continue as Red-Hot Phillies Keep Rolling

Giants’ Struggles Continue as Red-Hot Phillies Keep Rolling
Bryce Harper receives greetings in the Philadelphia Phillies' dugout after hitting a three-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in Philadelphia on May 5, 2024. Matt Rourke/AP Photo
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PHILADELPHIA—Bryce Harper launched a three-run home run, Alec Bohm extended his hitting streak to 18 games, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 5–4 on Sunday night for their fifth straight victory.

J.T. Realmuto added three hits for the surging Phillies, who have won nine of their past 10 games and 16 of 19. They own the best record in the major leagues at 24–11, which marks their best 35-game start since 1995.