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Phillies Clinch Series With 5-1 Nightcap Victory Over Padres

Cristopher Sánchez’s sixth straight outing of two or fewer runs sealed the series win ahead of the All-Star break.

The Philadelphia Phillies’ Max Kepler, right, ended his home run drought with a two-run blast in the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres in the second game of a doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Philadelphia. (Elizabeth Robertson/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)
Jul 2, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (16) celebrates with outfielder Max Kepler (17) after hitting a home run against the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Max Kepler snapped a 50-plate appearance homer drought with his 10th of the season, a two-run shot off Dylan Cease in the fourth inning.
  • Brandon Marsh supplied his third homer of the year with a solo blast off Cease to extend Philadelphia’s lead.
  • Alec Bohm contributed an RBI triple and Nick Castellanos added an RBI single during the nightcap rally.
  • Cristopher Sánchez allowed one run on five hits with five strikeouts over seven innings, marking his 10th start this season of at least six innings and two or fewer runs.
  • After losing the 6-4 opener, the Phillies secured the series win and halted the Padres’ recent surge before heading into the All-Star break.