Phillies Start Strong with Schwarber's Homer
What a start for the Phillies!
Kyle Schwarber got us on the board early with a monster 444-foot homer to right field in the first inning. It's always great to see him making an impact early in the game. Bryce Harper got on base after being hit by a pitch, but unfortunately was caught stealing. Despite a few hiccups, we ended the inning leading 1-0.Defense Shines as Marsh Launches One
The second inning saw Brandon Marsh double to left, setting us up nicely, though Otto Kemp and Bryson Stott couldn't drive him in. We held our ground defensively, preventing the Rangers from adding to their score, courtesy of our strong infield plays. Flash forward to the top of the fourth, and it was Marsh again, this time sending a 363-foot homer to right field. Trea Turner came in clutch with a double that brought in two more runs. The Phillies pulled ahead 4-1.Pitching and Defense Dominate
Our pitching staff kept their composure and control as Ranger players missed their chances. The combination of excellent pitching and infield prowess left the Rangers unable to capitalize on their baserunners throughout the middle innings. Ranger Suárez and the bullpen were lights out, keeping the Rangers at bay and maintaining the score at 4-1 through six and seven innings.Turner's Late-Game Magic and Stott's Heroics
As if the game couldn't get any better, the ninth inning was an absolute showstopper for the Phillies! After J.T. Realmuto singled and Nick Castellanos advanced on a fielder's choice, Bryson Stott delivered a crucial double to left, scoring two runs.
Trea Turner kept the pressure on the Rangers, hitting a 417-foot homer to center, clearing the bases and bringing in three more runs. That had Citizens Bank Park roaring, even from Arlington! The Phillies ended this fantastic inning up 9-1.Victory Secured!
The bottom of the ninth was spotless for us, with standout pitching yet again to close it out. Lazar made sure the Rangers didn't get any rhythm, wrapping up a dominant 9-1 victory on the road. A stellar performance on both sides of the ball brought us this convincing win. Go Phillies!
Scoreboard for Phillies @ Rangers (August 9th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 |