The Toronto Blue Jays experienced a heart-wrenching defeat on Tuesday night as Kyle Schwarber powered the Philadelphia Phillies to a 10-9 victory at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays started strong, racking up six runs in the first inning, but Schwarber’s remarkable performance ensured the Phillies wouldn’t stay down for long.
Schwarber, the Phillies’ leadoff hitter, had a night to remember, launching three home runs, including a decisive three-run blast in the ninth inning that sealed the comeback. His offensive display also featured a single and a double, marking his second three-homer game this season and the first five-hit game of his career.
Despite the Blue Jays’ early dominance, with Daulton Varsho and Addison Barger each hitting two-run homers in the first inning, the Phillies slowly chipped away at the lead. A Barger fielding error and Schwarber’s second homer of the night in the third and fourth innings, respectively, cut Toronto’s lead to just two runs.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tried to give the Jays some breathing room with his 28th home run of the season in the sixth inning, but the bullpen couldn’t hold the advantage. Zach Pop, Erik Swanson, and Genesis Cabrera all struggled in a chaotic seventh inning, allowing the Phillies to close the gap to just one run.
In the ninth inning, Chad Green, who had been reliable for most of the season, faltered once again. After giving up a single and a double, Schwarber stepped up and delivered the final blow with his third home run of the game, a no-doubt shot to right field.
Although Leo Jimenez managed to fire up the crowd with a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth, the Blue Jays’ rally fell short, leaving the 23,796 fans in attendance disappointed as the game ended.
This loss marked the second consecutive blown save for Green, raising concerns as the Jays continue their push for a playoff spot.
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