Kyle Schwarber hits his MLB-leading 40th home run and Jesús Luzardo strikes out nine as the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the Seattle Mariners 6-0. Schwarber connects for a three-run homer in the second inning, and a four-run stretch in that frame helps Philadelphia build a commanding lead.
Luzardo allows no runs over seven innings, with nine strikeouts, while the Phillies offense adds to the margin to complete the shutout. One theme in the coverage is Schwarber’s milestone: he reaches 40 homers for a fourth season with Philadelphia, matching the franchise mark previously set by Ryan Howard. Reports also note Schwarber had been hitless earlier in the game before recording a hit in the first inning, before his later long ball.
