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Philadelphia Phillies beat Seattle Mariners 6-0 behind Schwarber's 40th home run
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-0, highlighted by a dominant pitching performance from Jesús Luzardo and a milestone home run from Kyle Schwarber.
Schwarber hit his 40th home run of the season, making him the first player in Major League Baseball to reach that mark this year. The blast, a three-run shot in the second inning, tied the Philadelphia franchise record for home runs in a single season, previously set by Ryan Howard. This marks the fourth time in Schwarber's career with the Phillies that he has reached at least 40 home runs.
Pitcher Jesús Luzardo led the Phillies' defense, striking out nine batters over seven innings. The Mariners' offense struggled throughout the game, managing only two hits. Bryce Harper also contributed to the early lead with a two-run home run in the first inning. With this victory, the Phillies avoid a series sweep and remain within 4.5 games of the Atlanta Braves in the NL East.
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Bryce Harper · Jesús Luzardo · Kyle Schwarber · Philadelphia Phillies · Seattle Mariners
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Schwarber has achieved at least 40 home runs in four different seasons with the Phillies. sanluishoy.com.mx · mymotherlode.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Schwarber tied the Philadelphia Phillies franchise record for home runs in a season, previously held by Ryan Howard. sanluishoy.com.mx · mymotherlode.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bryce Harper hit a two-run home run in the first inning. mymotherlode.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Seattle Mariners with a score of 6-0. sanluishoy.com.mx · mymotherlode.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kyle Schwarber hit his 40th home run of the season, leading Major League Baseball. sanluishoy.com.mx · mymotherlode.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Seattle Mariners were limited to two hits during the game. sanluishoy.com.mx · mymotherlode.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jesús Luzardo recorded nine strikeouts during seven innings of play. sanluishoy.com.mx · mymotherlode.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jesús Luzardo reached 200 strikeouts for the second consecutive season. mymotherlode.com