Kyle Schwarber had a standout performance as he slammed three home runs and batted in seven runs to lead the Philadelphia Phillies in a 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. The win came after a series where the Dodgers lost two out of three games to the Phillies, narrowing their lead in the NL West to just three games over the Arizona Diamondbacks, the smallest gap since late April.
Schwarber’s mighty performance included a crucial three-run homer in the sixth inning, which was part of a five-run surge that allowed the Phillies to catch up and take the lead. The game took an intense turn when Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was ejected by third base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt after an interference call on Miguel Rojas during the Phillies’ scoring spree.
The Phillies were behind 4-3 when Alec Bohm hit a double and Brandon Marsh made a fielder’s choice to third base. An interference call was made on Rojas during the play, causing a heated argument between Rojas and Wendelstedt, leading to Roberts’ ejection from the game, his first of the season. The Phillies managed to tie the game at 4 with a groundout by J.T. Realmuto, and later took the lead with Schwarber’s homer.
Freddie Freeman was a key player for the Dodgers, driving in three of their four runs to initially give them a 4-1 lead. However, Schwarber’s strong offensive performance propelled the Phillies to victory. Both teams encountered some injury setbacks during the game, with players like Austin Hays and Brusdar Graterol facing physical challenges.
The series showcased intense gameplay between two top National League teams, with the Phillies proving their strength against the reigning champions, the Dodgers. Schwarber’s incredible performance will be remembered as he dominated the game with his powerful hitting display, securing a crucial win for the Phillies.
