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Updated · CBS Sports · Apr 11Schwarber and Harper Homers Lift Phillies Over Diamondbacks to Halt Skid
53 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Apr 11
- Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead three-run homer and Bryce Harper followed with a solo shot as the Phillies edged the Diamondbacks 4-3.
- The victory snapped Philadelphia’s three-game losing streak, with Taijuan Walker pitching five solid innings and Jhoan Duran earning his fifth save.
- The Phillies’ bullpen has been effective, allowing just two earned runs in the last 26⅓ innings, as the team seeks more consistent offense.
How do teams like the Phillies sustain morale during prolonged offensive slumps? Can the Phillies' offense consistently produce without solely relying on star power? What specific adjustments will Taijuan Walker make to overcome his first-inning struggles? How will Gabriel Moreno's injury impact the Diamondbacks' defense and season outlook? Is Brandon Pfaadt's rotation spot permanently at risk with Merrill Kelly's anticipated return?