Schwarber Hits Another Impressive Homer At Petco Park As The Phillies Beat The Padres 5-1

CBS Philadelphia

September 7, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit another eye-popping home run at Petco Park — this one a 465-foot leadoff shot almost halfway up the batter's eye beyond the center field wall — and Zack Wheeler and three relievers combined to three-hit San Diego's high-priced offense as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Padres 5-1 on Wednesday.

The Phillies took two of three to win the season series 5-2. It was a rematch of the NL Championship Series, which Philadelphia won in five games. The Phillies, who won for the 10th time in 15 games, hold the NL's top wild card spot. The Padres, who have lost 8 of 13, have failed to live up to the expectations that come with having a payroll of about $250 million, third-highest in baseball. They dropped to nine games under .500.

Schwarber drove a 2-1 pitch from Michael Wacha for his 41st overall and 10th leadoff homer of the season, breaking Jimmy Rollins' franchise record of nine in 2007.

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