Bryce Harper Powers Phillies Past Marlins with Two-Run Homer
Bryce Harper's 24th home run and Jes�s Luzardo's six strong innings helped the Phillies maintain their NL East lead with a 4-2 victory over the Marlins.
- On September 6, 2025, Bryce Harper hit a two-run homer, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins in an NL East game.
- The Phillies entered the game with an 82-59 record, aiming to secure the best playoff seed while the Marlins, who won three of four against the Mets recently, had lost five straight games.
- Jesús Luzardo pitched six innings, striking out eight and giving up two runs for the Phillies, while Kyle Schwarber failed to record a hit in three at-bats, was plunked twice, and stayed at 49 home runs this season.
- Philadelphia extended its lead with a run-scoring single by Harrison Bader and a sacrifice fly by Bryson Stott, and closer Jhoan Durán earned his 27th save to secure the win.
- The Phillies' strong pitching, dynamic offense, and favorable schedule position them to maintain their NL East lead and gain home-field advantage in the playoffs.
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