The Atlanta Braves are trying to play extra games this season, so why not extra innings? Like, a lot of them? With the Cardinals having already won against the Astros earlier in the night, the Braves' season is on the line. They had it wrapped up, but then they fell apart late. I'm not sure if I'm writing about this game or the season. Both, I suppose.
Phillies Vs. Braves: Gee, Why Not 12 Innings?
The aforementioned Schwimer pitched two scoreless innings against the Braves, and Anthony Varvaro pitched a scoreless eleventh against the Phillies. Cristhian Martinez allowed a single to John Mayberry to open the 12th inning, but got Raul Ibanez to ground into a double play and Wilson Valdez to ground out to end the inning.
Onward, to the bottom of the twelfth! Looking at the active roster for the Phillies ... I'm going to guess that Justin De Fratus -- literally "of the Fratus" -- pitches the bottom of the 12th, but only because I've never heard of him.
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