Monday, July 29, 2024

Game 105 - Schwarber Mashes Two Schwarbombs, Phils Still Lose

2024 Topps 1989 Topps
Baseball 35th Anniversary
#89B2-42
Guardians 4
Phillies 3
Game 105 - Sunday Afternoon, July 28th in Philadelphia
Record - 65-40, 1st Place, 8 1/2 games ahead of the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  Kyle Schwarber couldn't single-handedly defeat the Guardians as Kolby Allard and Jose Alvarado allowed game-tying and go-ahead home runs in this 4-3 defeat.

What It Means:  The Phillies have lost four series in a row against the Athletics, Pirates, Twins and Guardians, and they'll look to get back on track against the Yankees beginning on Monday.

What Happened:  Schwarber began the game with a home run and added a two-run home run in the third to give the Phillies a 3-0 lead.  Allard, making his Phillies debut, gave up a three-run home run to Jhonkensy Noel in the top of the fourth, tying the score.  Steven Kwan hit a solo home run in the seventh off Alvarado, giving the Guardians a 4-3 lead.  The Phillies' offense had three singles in addition to Schwarber's two home runs.  The two through five hitters went a combined 0 for 18.

Featured Card:  I'll give Schwarber the card here as the slugger delivered on the day the Phillies gave away a beach towel containing his likeness.

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