Phillies dominate Marlins 16-2 with Turner and Schwarber homers

On Friday night, the Philadelphia Phillies showcased an impressive offensive performance against the Miami Marlins, winning decisively with a score of 16-2. Trea Turner nearly achieved a cycle, falling just a triple short, while Kyle Schwarber contributed significantly with his 33rd home run of the season. Bryce Harper also had a standout game, recording three hits. The Phillies set season highs in both runs and hits, totaling 22 in the game. Zack Wheeler was dominant on the mound, pitching six innings and allowing only one run on two hits, while striking out seven batters. He retired the first ten batters he faced before allowing a hit in the fourth inning. The Phillies jumped to an early lead, scoring seven runs in the first two innings against Marlins' emergency starter Austin Kitchen, who struggled throughout his outing. The Marlins managed to score their only runs in the fourth inning, with Otto López hitting a run-scoring double. However, the Phillies continued to extend their lead, scoring three runs in the fifth and four in the sixth inning. Schwarber's impressive 434-foot home run in the sixth inning highlighted the team's offensive dominance. In terms of player updates, the Phillies placed third baseman Alec Bohm on the 10-day injured list due to a left hand strain, recalling Buddy Kennedy from Triple-A. The game also featured a ceremonial first pitch thrown by retired Marlins outfielder Jeff Conine, marking a special moment for the team as they welcomed his son, Griffin, to the roster.