Kyle Schwarber hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 to snap a three-game skid.

Kyle Schwarber belted a three-run homer to snap a tie in the seventh inning, lifting the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday.

Though Gore needed 37 pitches in the first inning, the Phillies’ lead did not balloon. Nick Castellanos flew out to the center-field warning track for the night’s first out. Edmundo Sosa and Otto Kemp both struck out with the bases loaded.

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is having a great season at the plate, and he reached a new milestone against the Nationals.

Kyle Schwarber has been giving left-handed relievers fits all season. Entering Friday’s game, the slugger had slashed .305/.418/.732 with 10 home runs and a 1.150 OPS in 98 plate appearances against southpaw relief pitchers.

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The Philadelphia Phillies know they have a good one in Kyle Schwarber, and the slugger is showing his appreciation for his time there.

Aaron Nola hit another wall in his return, but the Phillies were able to overcome it to split a four-game set in D.C., though now with the high uncertainy of Zack Wheeler's status looming.

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Kyle Schwarber hit his 43rd homer, a tiebreaking, three-run shot in the seventh inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Friday night to snap