Schwarber, Harper Power Phillies Past Diamondbacks

Phillies end 3-game skid with big offensive performance

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:50pm

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Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning and Bryce Harper followed with a solo shot two pitches later, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Phillies.

Why it matters

The Phillies have struggled to start the season, so this win was an important bounce-back performance to get them back on track. Schwarber and Harper are two of the team's biggest offensive threats, so their big games were crucial in ending the losing skid.

The details

Schwarber's three-run blast off Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt gave the Phillies the lead in the third inning. Harper followed two pitches later with a solo shot of his own, providing some much-needed insurance. Phillies starter Taijuan Walker settled down after a shaky first inning, going five innings and allowing two runs. The Phillies bullpen was strong, with Jhoan Duran recording the save.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Kyle Schwarber

A slugging outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies who hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning to power the Phillies to victory.

Bryce Harper

The star outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies who hit a solo home run two pitches after Schwarber's blast, providing insurance runs for the Phillies.

Taijuan Walker

The Phillies starting pitcher who settled down after a shaky first inning, going five innings and allowing two runs to earn the win.

Jhoan Duran

The Phillies closer who pitched a perfect ninth inning to record the save and seal the victory.

Brandon Pfaadt

The Diamondbacks pitcher who gave up the go-ahead three-run homer to Schwarber in the third inning.

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What they’re saying

“He's got a lower back issue that's not a bone or the typical back situation. It's more muscular in nature. It's looking like a IL stint, for sure. We think it could be a very quick turnaround.”

— Torey Lovullo, Diamondbacks Manager

What’s next

The Phillies and Diamondbacks will play the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday, with Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter facing off against Arizona's Zac Gallen.

The takeaway

This win was a much-needed boost for the Phillies, who have struggled to start the season. The big offensive performances from Schwarber and Harper showed the team's potential when their stars are clicking. The Phillies will look to build on this victory and continue their momentum in the series finale on Sunday.