Philadelphia’s Kevin Frandsen hit a bases-clearing, three-run double with two outs in the ninth off closer Greg Holland to rally the Phillies to a 4-3 win over the Royals.
The Royals loss is a tough one, because the Phillies had just two hits going into the ninth and trailed 3-1.
However, Holland (0-1) walked Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Michael Young to load the bases. He then struck out Domonic Brown got John Mayberry Jr. looking. Frandsen drilled the first pitch he saw into right center field to clear bases.
Royals starter Luis Mendoza allowing one run and two hits, while striking out seven.