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Schwarber’s 43rd Homer Lifts Phillies Past Nationals; Duran Exits With Injury

Ending a three-game slump, the go-ahead homer poses fresh bullpen uncertainty following closer Jhoan Duran’s foot injury

Aug 11, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Schwarber’s 456-foot, tiebreaking three-run homer off Konnor Pilkington in the seventh delivered his 43rd of the season.
  • Bryce Harper immediately followed with a solo shot for Philadelphia’s sixth back-to-back homer sequence this year.
  • The four-run seventh marked a key offensive breakout, underscoring Philadelphia’s lineup depth.
  • Closer Jhoan Duran was struck on the right foot by a comebacker in the ninth and limped off, raising late-inning bullpen concerns.
  • Schwarber’s power surge has tied him with Shohei Ohtani atop the NL home run leaderboard and extended his streak of 100-plus RBIs to three straight seasons.