Jayson Werth extended the Phillies' lead to 4-2 in the top of the ninth with a solo home run, but if you're the Giants, you can take some consolation in the fact that it could've been worse.
Phillies Vs. Giants, NLCS Game 5: Jeremy Affeldt Escapes Jam
Following the home run, Raul Ibanez slapped a one-out single, and Ben Francisco reached on a swinging bunt with two outs, when Pablo Sandoval had to charge in for a grounder and threw wide of Aubrey Huff at first base.
That brought Shane Victorino to the plate with two runners on, and Bruce Bochy called for lefty Jeremy Affeldt out of the bullpen. Affeldt got ahead 0-2 in the count, but then threw three consecutive balls to run the count full. With the runners taking off, Affeldt blew a high fastball by Victorino to finish it off.
Brad Lidge is on to try and close out a 4-2 game and send this series back to Pennsylvania.
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