Phillies Blast Mets 6-2 Behind Schwarber and Harper Homers
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- June 23, 2026
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Schwarber, Harper go deep as Philadelphia tops New York 6-2
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each hit solo home runs in the Phillies' 6-2 victory over the Mets, with the bullpen preserving the lead.
On a clear evening at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies turned on the heat and walked away with a 6-2 win over the visiting New York Mets. The spark came early when Kyle Schwarber launched a solo shot to left‑center in the third inning, putting the home crowd on its feet.
Just a few frames later, Bryce Harper answered the call, cracking his own solo homer, this time to right‑field. The twin blasts gave the Phillies a 2‑0 cushion and set the tone for the rest of the night.
Behind the plate, rookie catcher J.T. Realmuto handled the Mets’ pitchers with poise, while the Phillies’ offense kept the pressure on. Extra runs materialized on a clutch double by Alec Bohm and a single by Bryson Stott that chased home two more runs in the sixth inning, extending the lead to 4‑0.
New York tried to claw back in the seventh, loading the bases with two quick hits, but the Phillies’ bullpen—anchored by left‑hander Aaron Nola—shut the door. Nola struck out two batters and induced a ground‑out to end the inning, preserving the advantage.
The Mets managed a lone run in the eighth, courtesy of a sacrifice fly, but the Phillies answered in the ninth with a leadoff single from Rhys Hoskins, followed by a walk that forced a defensive shift. The final out came on a pop‑up by Jacob de Grom, sealing a solid win for Philadelphia.
“When you see guys like Kyle and Bryce get those big hits, it energizes the whole clubhouse,” Phillies manager Rob Mann said post‑game. “Our bullpen did a great job, and we just rode the wave the offense gave us.”
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