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Schwarber, Walker Drive Phillies to Series Victory, Extend East Lead

League-leading homers power Philadelphia’s offense against Baltimore, cementing a 2½-game NL East advantage

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 4: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds the bases on his grand slam in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Citizens Bank Park on August 4, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Heather Barry/Getty Images)
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Baltimore Orioles' Trevor Rogers pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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Overview

  • Kyle Schwarber powered Monday’s opener with a two-run homer and a grand slam, fueling a 13-3 Phillies victory.
  • On Tuesday, Taijuan Walker delivered six shutout innings as Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh added homers in a 5-0 win.
  • The Orioles avoided a sweep Wednesday behind Trevor Rogers’ one-run gem and Coby Mayo’s three-run homer, but have lost five of six games.
  • Philadelphia’s series victory boosts its NL East lead to 2½ games and highlights the impact of its post–trade deadline power surge.
  • Manager Rob Thomson plans to reevaluate his outfield platoon strategy ahead of the upcoming series in Arlington.