The best moments from Phillies' smashing win in London (2024)

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Phillies fend off Mets in ninth\n\nNew York didn't go down quietly. The Mets loaded the bases with one out in the ninth against right-hander José Ruiz. However, he ended the threat quickly by getting J.D. Martinez to bounce into a game-ending double play.\n\nThe triumph pushed the Phillies' record to 45-19. Their .703 win percentage is the best in the big leagues.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2024-06-08T20:03:45.071Z","preferredPlaybackScenarioURL({\"preferredPlaybacks\":\"mp4AvcPlayback\"})":"https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2024/2024-06/08/76582b54-f6d566bf-3bdda252-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4","type":"video","description":"José Ruiz gets J.D. 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Nick brought his stick to London\n\nNick Castellanos provided some insurance in the eighth inning with a 415-foot solo shot that soared down the left-field line. The ball came off his bat at 113.1 mph, which is Castellanos' fastest exit velocity on any batted ball during the Statcast Era (since 2015).","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2024-06-08T19:29:32.841Z","preferredPlaybackScenarioURL({\"preferredPlaybacks\":\"mp4AvcPlayback\"})":"https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2024/2024-06/08/68837c22-865048f2-c2888012-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4","type":"video","description":"Nick Castellanos hits a solo home run to left field to extend the Phillies' lead to 7-2 in the top of the 8th inning","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:00:22","slug":"nick-castellanos-solo-home-run-9","tags":[{"__typename":"InternalTag","slug":"season-2024","title":"Season 2024","type":"season"},{"__typename":"GameTag"},{"__typename":"PersonTag","slug":"playerid-592206","title":"Nick Castellanos","person":{"__ref":"Person:592206"},"type":"player"},{"__typename":"TeamTag","slug":"teamid-143","title":"Philadelphia Phillies","team":{"__ref":"Team:143"},"type":"team"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"hitting","title":"hitting","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"highlight","title":"highlight","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"in-game-highlight","title":"in-game highlight","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"game-action-tracking","title":"game action tracking","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"vod","title":"vod","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"home-run","title":"home run","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"london-series","title":"London Series","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"2-yahoo-mlb-ads-feed","title":"2-Yahoo MLB Ads Feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"send-to-news-mlb-feed","title":"Send To News MLB feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"yahoo-in-game","title":"Yahoo In-Game","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"imagen-feed","title":"Imagen feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"fan-duel","title":"Fan Duel","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"international-feed","title":"International Partner feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"eclat-feed","title":"Eclat feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"apple-news","title":"Apple News","type":"taxonomy"}],"thumbnail":{"__typename":"Thumbnail","templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/{formatInstructions}/mlb/uqei9miaeeythidduvrz"},"title":"Nick Castellanos' solo home run (9)","relativeSiteUrl":"/video/nick-castellanos-solo-home-run-9"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"### 5\\. Like a video game\n\nIt has been fun to watch Ranger Suárez pitch this season. But what is it like to catch him? Phillies backstop J.T. Realmuto had high praise for the left-hander before today's game.\n\nSuárez allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings, striking out six and allowing eight hits and one walk. He finished the day with a 1.81 ERA, a tick ahead of Yankees sensation Luis Gil for the Major League lead. He is the first pitcher to reach 10 victories this season.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"OEmbed","html":"

"[Catching Ranger Suárez] almost feels like playing a video game."

Tom Verducci catches up with JT Realmuto as the @Phillies prepare to take the field in their first international game in franchise history. pic.twitter.com/BZaV40SjJz

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) June 8, 2024

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Harrison Bader's got it, guys 😅 #LondonSeries pic.twitter.com/GarLjJwirC

— MLB (@MLB) June 8, 2024

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Freddie really said We Are The Champions 💨#LondonSeries pic.twitter.com/9T9nMyrJIC

— MLB Europe (@MLBEurope) June 8, 2024

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Matthew Broderick delivers tonight's #LondonSeries ceremonial first pitch ⚾️ #LGM pic.twitter.com/iAYD2S6b60

— New York Mets (@Mets) June 8, 2024

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Lindor with the perfectly-themed glove for the London Series—Big Ben and UK flag! pic.twitter.com/j3Vwyy7z4m

— Michelle Margaux (@mmargaux8) June 8, 2024

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