Turner leads Phillies to a dominating win as sweep of Mariners completes; other late-night standouts across the league
Trea Turner was in full force, delivering a six-at-bat performance that featured five hits, a triple, three runs, two RBIs and two stolen bases as the Phillies crushed the Mariners 11-2 to complete the sweep. Turner has now rattled off a 10-game hitting streak, hitting an incredible .522 with a 1.237 OPS over that stretch. He’s up to a .303 season average and 31 stolen bases, the most he’s totaled in a season since his 32-steal year in 2021.
Other notable Phillies contributions:
– Kyle Schwarber continued his torrid pace, going 3-for-5 with a homer, a double, two runs and five RBIs. His 45th homer puts him in a tight chase for the MLB lead, and he’s homered in back-to-back games, adding 14 homers in his last 30 contests. His 109 RBIs top the league, ahead of Cal Raleigh at 102.
Around the league on Wednesday:
– Julio Rodríguez carried the Mariners with a 3-for-4 night and his 25th homer. Rodríguez has been especially productive since the All-Star break, belting 11 of his 25 homers and posting a 162 wRC+ in that span, compared to a 109 wRC+ before the break.
– Dillon Dingler provided Detroit with early thunder, driving in an RBI with an RBI-triple as the Tigers sparked a six-run first inning. Dingler has quietly had a solid season, slashing .274/.320/.432 with 11 homers in 336 at-bats.
– Lourdes Gurriel Jr. delivered a crucial game-tying solo homer in the bottom of the ninth for Arizona, and the Diamondbacks went on to beat Cleveland 3-2 in 10 innings. Gurriel has been hot lately, hitting .321/.367/.679 with three of his 17 homers over the past week.
– Vinnie Pasquantino continued his strong week for Kansas City, going 2-for-3 with a homer, a run and three RBIs, along with two walks. He’s got his 25th homer on the board and has piled up seven homers and 20 RBIs in his last 15 games as the Royals push for a playoff spot.
– Wyatt Langford logged a 2-for-2 day with a home run, three runs scored, an RBI and three walks for Texas in a 6-3 win over Kansas City. The former No. 4 overall pick has yet to fully unleash his expected breakout, but he’s showing signs to watch down the stretch.
– Trent Grisham continued his strong season for the Yankees, batting 3-for-5 with two home runs, two runs and two RBIs. Grisham’s two-homer game followed another big power display, helping him sit at 23 homers with an .817 OPS on the year.
– Austin Wells supplied power for New York, going 2-for-4 with two solo homers, two runs and an RBI. Wells has been stepping up as the Yankees lean more on him behind the plate, even as Ben Rice has seen more time behind the dish since mid-August.
– Tyler Soderstrom of Oakland continued to swing a hot bat, going 2-for-3 with a homer, a double, two runs and an RBI, and drawing two walks. He’s posted a .347/.429/.653 line with four homers over his last two weeks.
– Hunter Goodman remained a bright spot for Colorado, driving in three runs on three hits as the Rockies upset the Dodgers 8-3. Goodman has already established himself as one of the NL’s top catcher-producing power options outside Cal Raleigh, with 25 homers on the season.
– Gavin Sheets supplied the offense for San Diego, going 2-for-4 with two homers, two runs and four RBIs as the Padres beat San Francisco 8-1. Sheets has surged to career highs in homers, runs and RBIs this season after being kept in a fluctuating role following the trade deadline.
Takeaways and context:
– The Phillies’ offense clicked early and often behind Turner and Schwarber, turning a potential close game into a commanding win and keeping Seattle on the playoff fringes.
– Rodríguez’s post-break surge is a reminder of how impactful he can be when hot, especially in a Mariners lineup that has leaned on big outfield contributions this season.
– Several young players across the league are starting to show the breakout potential fans hoped for at the outset of the season, from Langford’s on-base prowess to Soderstrom’s rising all-around contribution.
Brief recap:
A big night for Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber helped Philadelphia coast past Seattle in an 11-2 win to complete the sweep. Turner extended his hot streak to 10 games, Schwarber kept piling up home runs, and several other stars across the league delivered big performances, including Julio Rodríguez, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and a number of emerging talents. The results underscore the ongoing push for playoff positioning and the continued importance of power and speed across the game.
Notes for readers:
– Turner’s 31st stolen base eclipses last year’s pace and reinforces his status as one of the premier table-setters in the game.
– Schwarber’s 45th homer signals an impressive sprint toward the league lead, while his RBI total helps carry the Phillies in key moments.
– Gurriel’s late-game homer for Arizona highlighted how late-inning drama remains a fixture in a tight pennant race landscape.
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