King for a day: Phillies 9, Rockies 3
Been a rough go for Alec Bohm, but he responded in a big way
May 9, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alec Bohm (28) looks on after the game against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images | Kyle Ross-Imagn Images Alec Bohm has been under fire lately and justifiably so. He’s been one of the worst hitters in the game this year and came under question, even in these here pages, about his viability as a regular in the lineup.
Don Mattingly sat him down for two days to give him a reset, but openly wondered about his place in the starting lineup. Tonight at least, Bohm was king. And the Phillies reaped the rewards.
After losing Bryce Harper early due to migraines and falling behind to the Rockies in the second thanks to a Willi Castro home run, the outcome looked bleak. When Aaron Nola, the starting pitcher, falls behind like that, it feels like a long night again is in store. Yet Nola was able to battle on the evening, giving his offense a chance to battle back on their part.
In the third, Bohm did just that, tying the game with one swing. Alec Bohm homers in his first at-bat after sitting back-to-back games. pic.