dailyloe.com – On May 14, 2026, Kyle Schwarber powered the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 victory against the Boston Red Sox. Schwarber’s impressive performance included hitting his major league-leading 18th home run in the eighth inning. This two-run shot broke a scoreless tie and showcased Schwarber’s recent hitting prowess.
In the last seven games, Schwarber has hit seven home runs, marking the first time a Phillies player has achieved this since teammate Trea Turner in 2023. Schwarber’s home run cleared the visiting bullpen in right field, traveling an estimated 417 feet. Bryson Stott later contributed an insurance run with an infield hit, which was initially ruled out but overturned after a Phillies challenge.
Brad Keller earned the win with a strong relief inning, striking out two batters, while Jhoan Duran secured his seventh save by fanning the side in the ninth. The Red Sox managed their only run through Wilyer Abreu’s RBI single in the eighth inning. Boston’s recent homestand ended poorly, losing two out of three games against both Tampa Bay and Philadelphia.
Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo struck out four in six scoreless innings, bouncing back from a previous outing where he allowed six runs in three innings. Boston’s Ranger Suarez also impressed, pitching 5 1/3 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts. The game experienced a 22-minute rain delay before starting.
The Phillies will travel to Pittsburgh for a three-game series beginning Friday night, with Aaron Nola set to pitch against Braxton Ashcraft. The Red Sox will head to Atlanta for a three-game series, where Connelly Early is scheduled to face Spencer Strider.
