Philadelphia Dominates Arizona in a 12-1 Rout! 
What a day to be a Phillies fan! The Phillies completely dismantled the Diamondbacks with an incredible performance on both sides of the ball, leading to a massive 12-1 victory. Let's dive into the highlights!Early Dominance Set the Tone
The game kicked off in stellar fashion for the Phillies. In the bottom of the 1st inning, after Kyle Schwarber was hit by a pitch and Trea Turner singled to right, Bryce Harper's single brought Schwarber home and moved Turner to third. Nick Castellanos then hit a sacrifice fly to right, allowing Turner to score and give the Phillies an early 2-0 lead. What a start!Mid-Game Power Surge
The 3rd inning belonged to the Phillies' bats. Kyle Schwarber started it off with a double, followed by a two-run bomb by none other than Bryce Harper, making it 4-0. Then, as if one amazing hit wasn't enough, Alec Bohm smashed a solo homer to center right after, elevating the lead to 5-0. Pure beauty on the field!
Continuous Onslaught
The Phillies continued their dominance in the 4th inning. With Edmundo Sosa on third after a walk and Cristian Pache reaching via another walk, Schwarber doubled to left, bringing Sosa home, pushing the score to 6-0.Though Arizona did manage to score a run in the 5th inning with a single, the Phillies responded immediately in the bottom half. Nick Castellanos brought the crowd to their feet again with a two-run homer, making it 8-1. The offensive machine did not stop! Castellanos also single-handedly brought two more runs in the 6th inning with another hit, putting the Phillies up 10-1.
Closing the Game with a Bang!
The 8th inning sealed the deal. With two outs, Bradley Zimmer launched a homer to right, scoring Alec Bohm, further extending the lead to 12-1. The Diamondbacks had no chance to recover from such a pounding. Meanwhile, the Phillies' pitchers ensured no further hiccups. Their defense was immaculate—shutting the door on every attempt. The Diamondbacks' batters were consistently ousted inning after inning, topping off a well-rounded, dominant performance.
Victory Sealed! 
It was a complete team effort from start to finish, showcasing the Phillies' offensive firepower and defensive solidity. From Schwarber setting the early tone, to Harper, Bohm, and Castellanos delivering clutch hits, every player played a vital part. Huge shoutout also to the pitching staff who kept Arizona at bay.Go Phillies! Let's keep this momentum rolling!
Scoreboard for Diamondbacks @ Phillies (June 22nd, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |