Diamondbacks Rally Past Phillies 5-3 in Opener

Arizona Diamondbacks staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 in the opener of their three-game series Friday night at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

The Phillies jumped out to an early lead, with their first four batters reaching base in the bottom of the first inning against Arizona starter Ryne Nelson. Philadelphia capitalized quickly, scoring three runs to take command and force the Diamondbacks into an immediate deficit. The early outburst put pressure on Arizona's offense, which had struggled for consistency early in the season.

Momentum shifted in the middle innings as the Diamondbacks found their rhythm. After trailing 3-0, Arizona strung together hits in the fifth and sixth innings, manufacturing runs through a combination of singles, walks, and timely hitting rather than relying on power. Corbin Carroll proved pivotal, going 2-for-4 with two RBIs, including a key single that plated the go-ahead run. The Diamondbacks added insurance in the seventh with a two-run double from Ketel Marte, extending their lead to 5-3.

Nelson settled in after the rocky start, pitching 5 2/3 innings and allowing just the three early runs while striking out six....