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Schwarber's 18th homer lifts Phillies to 3-1 win

PUBLISHED May 14, 2026, 11:50 PM ET

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Boston. Kyle Schwarber hit his major-league-leading 18th home run on Thursday night, a two-run shot in the eighth inning that broke a scoreless tie and lifted the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Schwarber’s homer cleared the right-field bullpen and was his seventh long ball in seven games. Philadelphia’s bullpen responders Brad Keller earned the win and Jhoan Duran recorded the save Thursday, while Bryson Stott’s overturned out produced an insurance run and Wilyer Abreu had Boston’s lone RBI. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported the win completed the Phillies’ fifth consecutive series victory, a streak reversal after earlier losses and following Don Mattingly’s interim managerial appointment on April 28.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

April 28: Don Mattingly named Phillies interim manager (reported context).
Earlier season: Phillies experienced a six-series losing stretch (context reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer).
Thursday night: Kyle Schwarber hit his major-league-leading 18th homer, breaking a 0-0 tie at Fenway.
Thursday night: Brad Keller took the win (2-1) and Jhoan Duran recorded his seventh save.
Following the game: The Phillies were reported to have completed a fifth consecutive series victory, first since the 2005 Mets accomplished a similar feat.

News Intelligence

If you're a Phillies fan, this is a big deal. The team's recent winning streak, led by Schwarber's impressive homers, is a welcome change after a rough start to the season. It's a testament to the team's resilience and Mattingly's leadership. Keep an eye on the next few games to see if they can keep up the momentum.

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Who Benefited

The Philadelphia Phillies benefited directly: Kyle Schwarber’s offensive surge produced a go-ahead home run, the bullpen recorded the win and save, and the team extended a multi-series winning streak that improves their competitive standing.

Who Impacted

The Boston Red Sox and reliever Tyler Samaniego were harmed by the outcome: Samaniego surrendered a homer after a 13-game streak without one, and the Red Sox dropped the game and the homestand two of three.

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