Phillies roll to 11-2 win, complete three-game sweep of Mariners as Turner and Schwarber pace the offense
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies capped a dominating three-game set with an 11-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners, led by a historic night from Trea Turner and a multi-homer performance from Kyle Schwarber. Turner piled up five hits, including a leadoff triple and four singles, plus two stolen bases, marking the first five-hit game this season for a Phillies player and the first with two steals since Jimmy Rollins in 2008. It was also Turner’s fourth career five-hit game.
Turner’s breakout night helped him become the first player in the majors this season to record five hits and two steals in a game. He’s been on a tear lately, with six multihit games in his past seven outings, and he also notched two stolen bases, continuing his strong all-around contribution at the top of Philadelphia’s lineup.
Schwarber supplied the power, launching his NL-leading 45th homer and adding an RBI double, a run-scoring single and a sacrifice fly. He now sits at 110 RBIs for the season, a career high, and set the table for what has become a prolific run-producing campaign for the Phillies.
Schwarber’s continued success has the veteran slugger approaching an MLB milestone tied to a remarkable franchise record. With 176 homers as a Phillie, he’s within striking distance of Babe Ruth’s mark for the second-most homers by a player in his first four seasons with a team. Ruth sits at 189, with other notable names in the discussion on the list ESPN Research referenced.
The Phillies got more help from the lineup as Max Kepler collected three hits, including a homer, and Bryson Stott also contributed three hits with two RBIs, helping Philadelphia post 29 runs and 48 hits over the three-game sweep. The onslaught also featured a standout six-inning outing from Jesus Luzardo (12-6), who fanned 12 while allowing just one run on three hits.
Newly returned reliever Jose Alvarado, back from an 80-game PED suspension, was greeted with an ovation and pitched a perfect eighth inning, ending the frame by striking out Cal Raleigh. Raleigh, who leads the majors in homers, went 0-for-4 in the loss and remains one homer shy of tying the single-season record for a catcher with 47.
The sweep included 46 strikeouts by Phillies pitchers in the three games—the club’s most in a three-game series since the turn of the 20th century—underscoring both the offense and the pitching depth fueling Philadelphia’s strong stretch run.
Raleigh’s big-hitting pace aside, the Phillies also benefited from a robust team performance, including a turning point in the bullpen with Alvarado’s return and a dominant six-inning start from Luzardo, who kept Seattle’s offense in check and allowed the Phillies to plug in late-inning relief with confidence.
Summary: Philadelphia continued its hot streak with a comprehensive win, riding Turner’s five-hit night and Schwarber’s power, while the pitching staff backed them up with consistency. The four-game winning streak boosts the Phillies’ momentum as they push toward the postseason, with Turner and Schwarber fueling a lineup that continues to produce in bunches.
Commentary: This performance showcases Philadelphia’s depth and balance—power, speed, and pitching all coming together in a style that can carry them through a challenging schedule. Turner’s explosion and Schwarber’s ongoing run production give the Phillies a clear offensive ceiling, while Luzardo’s return and Alvarado’s effective bullpen work should stabilize the rotation and late innings as they head into a critical stretch.
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