Schwarber's grand slam lifts slumping Phillies to needed 9-5 win over Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is embraced by J.T. Realmuto after hitting a grand slam during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is embraced by J.T. Realmuto after hitting a grand slam during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)


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PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber hit his seventh career grand slam, shaking the Philadelphia Phillies out of their mid-summer malaise and leading them to a 9-5 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night. Alec Bohm added an RBI single and J.T. Realmuto bust the game open with two-RBI double in the seventh for a 9-5 lead. Jonah Bride hit a three-run homer off Phillies starter Tyler Phillips in the first inning. Manager Rob Thomons benched slumping All-Star shortstop Trea Turner.

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