Realmuto, Schwarber and Stott homers power Phillies to a 6-4 win over Mariners

Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto, right, and Bryce Harper celebrate after Realmuto's two-run home run against Seattle Mariners pitcher Matt Brash during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning, Kyle Schwarber and Bryson Stott also homered and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-4 on Tuesday night.Realmuto, Schwarber and Stott homers power Phillies to a 6-4 win over Mariners

his eighth homer of the season, and Bryce Harper drove in a run on a sacrifice fly.

David Robertson (1-0) picked up the win in relief in his first appearance at Citizens Bank Park as a member of the Phillies since Game 5 of the 2022 World Series. Jhoan Duran pitched a perfect ninth for his his 22nd save and sixt5h with Philly since being acquired at the trade deadline.

Randy Arozarena and Eugenio Suarez had RBI doubles for Seattle, which has lost four straight and six of seven.

Bryce Miller was activated from the injured list before the game and made his first start since May 12 for the Mariners. He allowed four runs on five hits in five innings.

MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh went 1 for 3 with a double and two walks for Seattle. Raleigh, with 47 homers is one shy of matching the MLB record for home runs in a season by a catcher.

Key moment

Realmuto’s homer put the Phillies ahead for good, leading to their third straight win.

Key stat

Philadelphia’s Cristopher Sanchez matched his career high with 12 strikeouts, allowing two runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings.

Up next

Mariners RHP Luis Castillo (8-6, 3.48 ERA) starts Wednesday against Phillies LHP Jesus Luzardo (11-6, 4.21).

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