BREAKING: The Philadelphia Phillies showcased a dominant performance, completing a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners with an emphatic 11-2 victory on July 12, 2023. Trea Turner delivered an electrifying five-hit game, while Kyle Schwarber smashed his league-leading 45th home run and drove in five runs, marking a historic day for the team.
This game marks a significant moment for Turner, who has now achieved six multi-hit games in his last seven outings. Turner ignited the offense with a leadoff triple and followed up with four singles. This performance makes him the first Phillies player this season to record five hits in a game, and it is his fourth career occurrence of this feat. Notably, he also stole two bases, making him the first Phillies player since Jimmy Rollins in 2008 to accomplish a five-hit game with two stolen bases.
Turner’s remarkable feat places him as the first player in the majors this season to achieve five hits and two steals in a game since Shohei Ohtani on September 19, 2024. This achievement also marks Turner’s seventh career season with at least 30 stolen bases, now breaking a tie with José Altuve and Starling Marte for the most among active players.
Meanwhile, Schwarber’s contributions were equally impressive. The slugger not only hit a home run but also added an RBI double and a run-scoring single. With 110 RBIs this season, Schwarber has reached a career high, further solidifying his position as a key player for Philadelphia. He now has 176 home runs with the Phillies, just 14 shy of passing Babe Ruth for the second most home runs by a player in their first four seasons with a team in MLB history.
The Phillies’ offense was further supported by Max Kepler, who contributed three hits, including a homer, and Bryson Stott, who also had three hits and two RBIs. This powerful offensive display has propelled the Phillies to a four-game winning streak, showcasing their offensive strength.
On the mound, Jesus Luzardo delivered a stellar performance, striking out 12 batters in six innings while allowing just one run on three hits. His dominance on the mound highlights the pitching prowess that has accompanied the Phillies’ recent success.
In a noteworthy moment, Jose Alvarado made his return to the mound after serving an 80-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Alvarado received a warm ovation from the home crowd, pitching a flawless eighth inning and striking out Cal Raleigh, who had a quiet day going 0-for-4 despite being the major league home run leader with 47 homers.
The Phillies scored a total of 29 runs and racked up 48 hits during the three-game sweep of the Mariners, marking their highest hit total in a three-game series since July 2-4, 1999. Moreover, their 46 pitching strikeouts in this series represent the most for the Phillies in a three-game series since 1900.
As the Phillies continue to build momentum, fans will be eager to see how this performance translates into their upcoming matchups. With the team showing both offensive and defensive strength, the excitement surrounding Philadelphia baseball is palpable.
Stay tuned for further updates as the Phillies aim to maintain their winning streak and solidify their position in the league standings.