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Schwarber Hits 50th HR as Suárez Fans 12, Phillies Stretch NL East Leadto Nine

The feat bolsters his MVP case, strengthening his free-agent leverage as projections peg his next deal near $100.6 million.

Overview

  • Schwarber crushed a three-run shot off Mets reliever Justin Hagenman in the seventh inning to cap a 9-3 win in Philadelphia.
  • He is the second player in Phillies history to reach 50 homers in a season, joining Ryan Howard, with 17 games remaining to chase the club record of 58.
  • Ranger Suárez struck out a career-high 12 over six shutout innings, lowering his ERA to 2.77 while the rotation navigates Zack Wheeler’s absence.
  • The victory expanded Philadelphia’s NL East cushion to nine games over New York with 17 to play.
  • In his contract year, Schwarber leads the NL in home runs and is up to 123 RBIs, as Spotrac projects his market at roughly $100.56 million over four years.