Marsh and Schwarber power a 9-1 victory for the Phillies, with Schwarber hitting his 41st home run in the game.
The Philadelphia Phillies ended a 10-game losing streak at the home of the Texas Rangers, securing a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning courtesy of Brandon Marsh's liner that cleared the fence down the line in right field. This victory marked the beginning of a four-game winning streak for the NL East-leading team.
Kyle Schwarber's power bat was a key part of the Phillies’ offense, as he hit his 41st home run during the series. Schwarber's home run in the first inning measured an impressive 413 feet. Trea Turner, on the other hand, contributed significantly to the team's run production, driving in five RBIs over the series.
Christopher Sánchez, the Phillies' pitcher, won his 11th game of the season, allowing six hits and one run. Sánchez's success can be attributed to his mastery of the changeup, with five of his six strikeouts coming from this pitch. In fact, Sánchez's 97 changeup strikeouts lead the major leagues.
In the upcoming match, Philadelphia LHP Jesús Luzardo (10-5, 4.32 ERA) will face Texas ace Jacob deGrom (10-4, 2.80). DeGrom has allowed five runs in each of his past two starts, providing an opportunity for the Phillies' offense to continue their strong performance.
The series sweep was not without its challenges. Merrill Kelly, the Rangers' pitcher, walked a season-high five batters and hit one with a pitch in his first home start for Texas since being traded from Arizona. Josh Jung had a tying single in the first inning for the Rangers, but the Phillies responded with resilience, securing the 3-2 win on August 9 and following it up with a 4-2 victory on August 10.
Max Kepler also made a notable contribution with a go-ahead two-run double in the August 9 game, supporting the Phillies' offense alongside Schwarber and Turner. In the August 10 game, Trea Turner had a three-run homer in the ninth inning, further solidifying the Phillies' victory.
Brandon Marsh had a standout performance, recording four hits throughout the series, including a solo shot in the fourth inning. The Phillies' victory on August 10 marked the last time they won at the home of the Rangers, with their previous victory dating back to their 14-10 victory on opening day in 2014 at Globe Life Park.
With this series sweep, the Rangers have lost consecutive home games after winning their previous eight. The Phillies will look to continue their winning streak in their upcoming matches, with Schwarber, Turner, and Sánchez providing a strong foundation for their offense and pitching respectively.
Kyle Schwarber's and Trea Turner's contributions helped the Phillies extend their winning streak, with Schwarber hitting his 41st home run and Turner driving in five RBIs in the series. In the news, it was announced that the Phillies will next face the MLB's Texas Rangers, with the focus on the pitching matchup between LHP Jesús Luzardo and ace Jacob deGrom.
