Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies and Nationals
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Kyle Schwarber hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Phillies beat the Nationals 6-2 to snap a three-game skid.
Kyle Schwarber has become one of the most consistent power hitters in Major League Baseball. Schwarber, 32, who has spent time with four teams during his 11-year MLB career, has found the most individual success with his current team,
Philadelphia Phillies clash was a reminder of All-Star slugger Kyle Schwarber's fate in the City of Brotherly Love.
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Though Gore needed 37 pitches in the first inning, the Phillies’ lead did not balloon. Nick Castellanos flew out to the center-field warning track for the night’s first out. Edmundo Sosa and Otto Kemp both struck out with the bases loaded.
Kyle Schwarber has been giving left-handed relievers fits all season. Entering Friday’s game, the slugger had slashed .305/.418/.732 with 10 home runs and a 1.150 OPS in 98 plate appearances against southpaw relief pitchers.
Kyle Schwarber hit his 43rd homer, a tiebreaking, three-run shot in the seventh inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Friday night to snap
Aaron Nola hit another wall in his return, but the Phillies were able to overcome it to split a four-game set in D.C., though now with the high uncertainy of Zack Wheeler's status looming.
The Philadelphia Phillies could lose Kyle Schwarber in free agency, and the Boston Red Sox could be contenders to land him.
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