Overview
- Kyle Schwarber and Max Kepler hit back-to-back solo home runs in the seventh inning, securing a 3-2 victory for the Phillies in the series opener against Arizona.
- Philadelphia's bullpen extended its scoreless streak to 11 innings, with Matt Strahm, Tanner Banks, Jordan Romano, and José Alvarado combining to close out the win.
- Arizona's José Castillo, making his first MLB appearance since 2023, surrendered both home runs in the seventh inning after being called up earlier this week.
- Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo allowed two runs on nine hits over 5 1/3 innings, while Arizona's Merrill Kelly exited after five innings due to a potential injury.
- The series continues Saturday with Aaron Nola (0-5, 5.40 ERA) seeking his first win of the season against Arizona's Brandon Pfaadt (5-1, 2.78 ERA).