NLCS Gm 2: Flight Night in Philly

10/18/2023

By: Jeff Yoder

Kyle Schwarber (2 HRs) & Trea Turner (1 HR) Launch Phillies Into Home-Run History With Game 2 Shutout Against Diamondbacks (10-0)

We all knew the Phillies had unfinished business after last year’s World Series runner-up finish, and it’s playing out in these playoffs. Philadelphia launched another barrage of home runs on Tuesday night in Game 2 of the NLCS, starting with Trea Turner in the 1st inning and picking up steam with a pair of blasts from Kyle Schwarber in the 3rd and 6th. Aaron Nola was simply spectacular, and his raised level of pitching could be the key to a Phillies World Series run. Nola (6 IP, 7 Ks, 3 Hits, 0 Runs) was downright deadly with the backdoor sinker. Philly held a 2-0 lead when Nola exited, then they slammed the door on Game 2 with eight runs in the 6th and 7th frames. Citizens Bank Park was a madhouse, but we’re heading to the desert for Games 3, 4, and 5. PHI Leads Series (2-0)

Phillies HRs in October

Nick Castellanos: 5 HRs

Bryce Harper: 4 HRs

Kyle Schwarber: 3 HRs

Trea Turner: 3 HRs

J.T. Realmuto: 2 HRs

Bryson Stott: 1 HR

Brandon Marsh: 1 HR

Philly HR History: The Phillies lead the postseason with 19 home runs in eight playoff games, but 15 of those have occurred in the last four outings. That’s the most HRs (15) in a four-game streak in MLB playoff history.

Watch: Phillies Rout D-Backs Behind Schwarber’s 2-HR Night (10-0)

Tonight’s Schedule

ALCS Gm 3: Astros at Rangers (8:03 pm, FS1)

TEX Leads Series (2-0)

CBS Sports: Schwarber HR Party Rolls on as Phillies Win Game 2 Blowout

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