Schwarber Hits 24th Home Run, Bohm and Harper Also Go Deep as Phillies Beat Blue Jays 7-4
Alec Bohm, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber homered as Philadelphia backed Jesús Luzardo and ended Toronto’s late rally.
- The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 on Wednesday at Rogers Centre, securing their third consecutive series win with three home runs.
- Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer returned from the injured list Wednesday, becoming the 11th pitcher in Major League Baseball history to record 3,500 career strikeouts on the first batter faced.
- Alec Bohm, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber homered off Scherzer, who allowed five runs on five hits in 3 1/3 innings. Schwarber's blast was his baseball-leading 24th of the season.
- Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings to earn the win, while closer Jhoan Duran secured his 17th save as Toronto deployed six relievers.
- The Blue Jays host the New York Yankees for a three-game series beginning Friday, while the Phillies travel to face the Milwaukee Brewers for their own three-game set.
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Blue Jays' Scherzer happy with health but not with loss after milestone strikeout
TORONTO — A tough season continued for Toronto Blue Jays veteran starter Max Scherzer, who struggled in his return from the injured list in Wednesday’s 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Rogers Centre.
John Schneider Reacts to Max Scherzer's 1st Start Since IL Return
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider reacted to Max Scherzer’s first start since his return from the IL. Scherzer was put on the IL on April 27, retroactive to April 25, due to right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation. After rehabbing in the minor leagues, the Blue Jays officially activated Scherzer on Wednesday for their rubber match against the Philadelphia Phillies at Rogers Centre. The results were mixed, but mostly bad. The …
Phillies hit three homers off Max Scherzer, down Blue Jays
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