Kyle Schwarber Hits 300th Career Homer as Phillies Rally Past Rockies 9-3

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The Philadelphia Phillies celebrated a big night on Monday, defeating the Colorado Rockies 9-3 to climb into first place in the National League East. The highlight of the game came when Kyle Schwarber hit his 300th career home run, a massive 466-foot blast off the third deck in right field at Coors Field. Schwarber’s milestone homer energized the Phillies as they rallied late in the game. Alec Bohm sparked a four-run eighth inning with a go-ahead two-run homer that turned the tide for Philadelphia. Adding to the offensive fireworks, Edmundo Sosa went 4-for-5 at the plate, including his first home run of the season, while Bryce Harper contributed two RBIs. On the mound, Joe Ross earned the win in relief after Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings. Despite a solid outing from Rockies starter Kyle Freeland, who allowed just one run over five and a third innings, Colorado’s bullpen struggled to hold a 3-1 lead.

The Rockies’ offense was powered by Ezequiel Tovar, who hit a solo homer in the first inning and added an RBI single in the third. However, the team’s record fell to 8-39, marking the worst 47-game start in modern Major League Baseball history. The Phillies capitalized on the Rockies’ bullpen woes, scoring key runs in the seventh, eighth, and ninth innings. The win marked Philadelphia’s fourth consecutive victory and moved them into first place in their division for the first time since early April. Looking ahead, the teams will continue their four-game series on Tuesday night, with Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo set to face Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela. Schwarber’s 300th home run milestone was not only a personal achievement but a key moment in a significant team victory, signaling the Phillies’ growing momentum this season.