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Schwarber's 300th Home Run Fuels Phillies' Late Rally Over Rockies

Philadelphia's 9-3 victory, highlighted by Schwarber's milestone and Bohm's decisive homer, extends their winning streak to four as Colorado's struggles deepen.

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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a solo home run in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

Overview

  • Kyle Schwarber hit the 300th home run of his career, a towering 466-foot shot, becoming the 11th active MLB player to reach the milestone.
  • Alec Bohm's go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning turned a 3-2 deficit into a 4-3 lead, marking the Phillies' first late-inning comeback win this season.
  • Edmundo Sosa contributed four hits, including his first home run of the season, adding key insurance runs in the ninth inning.
  • Joe Ross earned the win in relief after Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings, showcasing effective bullpen management by the Phillies.
  • The Rockies fell to 8-39, the worst 47-game start in modern MLB history, as their bullpen failed to hold an early lead.