Schwarber's Homer Barrage
Kyle Schwarber Blasts Two Homers as Phillies Defeat Twins 7-1.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs into the Iowa cornfields Friday night, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-1 win over the Minnesota Twins at the Field of Dreams site — the first game there in four years KCCI. The blast lifted Schwarber's major league-leading home run total to 37 and gave the Phillies a much-needed boost after a rough stretch.
The win moved Philadelphia a half-game ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the third NL wild card spot Kansas City Star. The Phillies had gone just 10-15 since the All-Star break and entered the game tied with Arizona for that final playoff position.
Schwarber Puts on a Show in the Cornfields
Schwarber's two homers both sailed into the famous corn beyond the outfield wall — the iconic feature of the Field of Dreams ballpark in Dyersville, Iowa KCCI. It was also the first time the Twins had ever faced Schwarber in this setting. He is now the clear home run leader across all of Major League Baseball.
Luke Keaschall added a two-run "stalk shot" of his own, sending a ball into the corn as well Kansas City Star. The Phillies also tacked on two more runs in the seventh inning to put the game out of reach. Minnesota managed just one run all night.
Nola Finally Earns a Win After Long Drought
Starting pitcher Aaron Nola picked up his first win since May 26 — a stretch of 15 winless starts Fresno Bee. That drought had been one of the quiet struggles dragging the Phillies through a tough second half of the season. Friday's performance gave the team's rotation a needed lift.
Phillies Break a Brutal Stretch With No Days Off
The Phillies came into the game worn down. They had gone 14 straight days without a day off Fresno Bee. The trip to Iowa gave the team a chance to step outside their normal routine and enjoy a unique baseball experience. Players walked through the cornfields and took in the movie site before the game.
The change of scenery appeared to work. Philadelphia snapped out of their post-All-Star slump in a big way Kansas City Star. Beating the Twins 7-1 was the kind of convincing performance they had been missing for weeks.
Series Shifts to Minneapolis for Saturday Night
The two teams will not stay in Iowa. The series moves to Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday night KCCI. The Phillies will look to build on the win and push further ahead in the wild card race. Arizona's standing in the NL playoff picture makes every game from here on critical for Philadelphia.
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