What's happened
Kyle Schwarber has tied a Phillies record by homering in five straight games, his 17th of the season, as Philadelphia defeats Boston 2-1. The win marks the Phillies’ third straight victory and extends their run under interim manager Don Mattingly, who has led the team to an 11-3 mark since taking over.
What's behind the headline?
Live, on-the-ground update
- Schwarber’s five-game homer streak has become a core symbol of Philadelphia’s recent turnaround.
- Zach Wheeler’s 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball reinforces the pitching renaissance accompanying Mattingly’s leadership.
- The move to promote Mattingly has coincided with the Phillies’ best baseball of the season, suggesting a sustainable shift in clubhouse dynamics and game planning.
- Read on for implications: could this be the spark for a late-season push, or is it a temporary hot streak amid a hopeful but imperfect campaign?
How we got here
Philly has turned the corner under Don Mattingly, promoted from bench coach after manager Rob Thomson was fired by team president Dave Dombrowski. The Phillies have won six of eight since the change, and Schwarber has been a central figure in the surge.
Our analysis
AP News reports that Kyle Schwarber has homered in five straight games, tying a Phillies record with his 17th homer. The piece notes Mattingly’s promotion and the team’s 11-3 record since, alongside Wheeler’s solid start and other contributors. AP also covers the near-miss in the seventh and the pitcher changes from Morán and Brayan Bello, with Painter upcoming against Sonny Gray.
Go deeper
- Will Schwarber keep the homer spree going tonight?
- How has Mattingly’s leadership changed the Phillies’ approach?
- What does this mean for Philadelphia’s playoff chances?
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