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Realmuto’s Eighth-Inning Homer Lifts Phillies Over Mariners, 6-4

His late-summer surge is reshaping how Philadelphia values its pending free agents.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 19: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with Bryce Harper #3 (R) after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Citizens Bank Park on August 19, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Overview

  • J.T. Realmuto reached base three times and had three RBIs, adding an RBI single and reaching on a catcher’s interference call against Mitch Garver.
  • Since July 1, Realmuto is batting .346 with a .968 OPS, continuing a pronounced second-half upswing.
  • Cristopher Sanchez matched his career high with 12 strikeouts across 6 1/3 innings, yielding two runs and six hits.
  • David Robertson earned the win in relief, and Jhoan Duran finished with a perfect ninth for his 22nd save.
  • Seattle dropped its fourth straight and sixth in seven as Bryce Miller, activated from the injured list, allowed four runs over five innings in his return.