Franco’s 2-run single in 10th lifts Phillies over Braves 4-3

Philadelphia Phillies' Maikel Franco, right, is doused by Cameron Rupp after Franco had a game-winning two-run hit during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, April 22, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Philadelphia Phillies' Maikel Franco, right, is doused by Cameron Rupp after Franco had a game-winning two-run hit during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, April 22, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

By Associated Press April 23, 2017 4 min read

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Maikel Franco rounded first base after his game-winning hit and kept running to right field, trying to avoid a celebratory beatdown from his teammates.

Andres Blanco caught him.

“Whitey got me this time,” Franco said of the playful punches he endured. “My body is killing me.”

Franco’s two-run single with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning gave the Philadelphia Phillies a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night in a wild game that featured excellent defensive plays and some blunders.

“Wacky is the word of the day,” Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said.