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On this date 17 years ago, Jimmy Rollins’ memorable walk-off put Phillies in NLCS driver’s seat

In the 2009 NLCS, Jimmy Rollins delivered one of the Phillies' greatest walk-off hits in franchise history.

By PJ Potter · That Balls Outta Here

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Jimmy Rollins delivered a two-run walk-off double on October 19, 2009, winning Game 4 of the NLCS 5-4 against the Dodgers.
Rollins' hit off Jonathan Broxton plated Eric Bruntlett and Carlos Ruiz down to Philadelphia's final out.
The hit represented only the third postseason walk-off in Phillies franchise history.

The Story in 60 Seconds

On October 19, 2009, Jimmy Rollins hit a memorable walk-off two-run double with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLCS. Rollins drove in Eric Bruntlett and Carlos Ruiz off Dodgers reliever Jonathan Broxton to secure a 3-1 series lead.

The hit stood as only the third postseason walk-off in Phillies history at the time, and their first since Kim Batiste in 1993. Rollins' clutch double swung the momentum decisively, enabling Philadelphia to capture the National League pennant two days later with a 10-4 blowout in Game 5 behind an early Jayson Werth home run.

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