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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Game 72 - Schwarber, Wheeler Lead Phils to Sweep of A's

2023 Topps Big League #41
Phillies 3
, Athletics 2
Game 72 - Sunday Afternoon, June 18th in Philadelphia
Record - 38-34, 3rd Place, 8 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Kyle Schwarber had a pair or RBIs, including another lead-off home run, and Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings in this 3-2 win over the A's.

What It Means:  The Phillies are playing good baseball, and a big test is coming up with a homestand against the Braves and Mets.

What Happened:  Schwarber slugged his 20th home run of the year to start the game and would bloop an RBI single into left in the fifth.  Trea Turner added an RBI single in the eighth.  Cristian Pache had a single and a double and scored on Schwarber's and Turner's RBI hits.  Wheeler won his sixth ballgame, allowing six hits and a pair of walks while striking out four.  Yunior Marte got the ninth, striking out the side and recording his first career save.

Featured Card:  Schwarber's average is still south of the Mendoza Line, but his home run total has him currently sitting in fourth place in the league behind division rivals Pete Alonso (22), Matt Olson (21) and Jorge Soler (21).  This is his card from this year's Topps Big League offering.

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