Sunday was all about honoring moms, and what better way to celebrate than a dominant Phillies win? If you missed the game while spending time with family, don't worry—we've got you covered. A big thank you goes out to the mothers of Cristopher Sanchez and Kyle Schwarber, because their sons put on a show in a 6-0 shutout over the Rockies.
The fireworks started early. In the first inning, Kyle Schwarber launched a home run—his fourth straight game with a dinger—tying him for the league lead. Not to be outdone, Bryce Harper, feeling fresh after shaking off a migraine, followed with a back-to-back blast off Tomoyuki Sugano. The Phillies were off and running.
The scoring didn't stop there. In the third inning, Bryson Stott sparked a rally by stealing third base, and a throwing error by Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman allowed him to dash home. Alec Bohm, who had walked and advanced on the same error, scored shortly after on a Trea Turner sacrifice fly, making it 4-0.
Schwarber wasn't finished. He added another home run later in the game, pushing his season total to a league-leading 16. Meanwhile, Cristopher Sanchez was dealing on the mound, mowing down Rockies hitters with ease. Aside from a minor hiccup in the third inning, he was nearly untouchable, looking more and more like the Cy Young contender the Phillies need him to be.
Alec Bohm capped off the scoring with an RBI single in the later innings, driving in Brandon Marsh to make it 6-0. It was the perfect end to a weekend that saw the Phillies stack another series victory, slowly climbing out of their early-season slump.
Next up? A trip to Boston. But for now, let's tip our caps to the moms who made this win possible.
