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After sweeping the Texas Rangers, the Philadelphia Phillies got off to a strong start in their series against the Cincinnati Reds with a win. The Reds are a te
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Kyle Schwarber's 43rd homer sends Phillies to 6-2 win over Nats. Closer Duran injured in 9th
Kyle Schwarber hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 to snap a three-game skid.
Despite the Nationals' pitching struggles for much of 2025, they found a way to get it done against the Phillies on Thursday.
The Washington Nationals had a solid outing against the Philadelphia Phillies, led by young starter Brad Lord.
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired hard-throwing reliever Jhoan Duran while identical twin relievers Tyler and Taylor Rogers got dealt on the same day, signaling that teams are willing to pay a hefty price for bullpen help as the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches on Thursday.
If the Phillies want to win the NL East, they must thrive in September. While the Brewers, Dodgers, and Mets will provide the toughest tests, beating the bad teams on their schedule will also be critical for the Phillies' division title hopes.