In Seattle on August 26, 2026, Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies hit his 40th home run of the season, leading MLB. His three-run shot helped the Phillies secure a 6-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Jess Luzardo contributed with nine strikeouts, and the win kept the Phillies in contention in the NL East.
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