Schwarber, Harper Power Phils with Back-to-Back Jacks Against D-backs

Phillies rally after early deficit to beat Arizona at home.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:48pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the players and action on the field.The Phillies' sluggers provide a much-needed power surge to rally past the Diamondbacks.Philadelphia Today

The Phillies overcame an early 2-0 deficit against the Diamondbacks, with Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hitting back-to-back home runs in the third inning to give Philadelphia a 4-2 lead they would not relinquish in a 4-3 victory at Citizens Bank Park.

Why it matters

The Phillies' offense has struggled to produce runs early in the season, ranking 24th in MLB in runs per game, so the timely power display from their two biggest stars was a much-needed boost for a team looking to turn around its slow start.

The details

Phillies starter Taijuan Walker allowed two runs in the first inning, continuing his struggles in opening frames this season. But Schwarber erased the deficit with a three-run homer in the third, and Harper followed immediately with a solo shot to give the Phillies a 4-2 lead they would hold onto for the win.

  • The Phillies entered the game with a 6-7 record through 13 games.
  • Schwarber and Harper hit their first home runs since April 3.

The players

Kyle Schwarber

Phillies outfielder who hit a three-run home run in the third inning to give Philadelphia the lead.

Bryce Harper

Phillies outfielder who followed Schwarber's homer with one of his own, hitting back-to-back jacks with his teammate.

Taijuan Walker

Phillies starting pitcher who struggled early, allowing two runs in the first inning before his teammates rallied to support him.

Rob Thomson

Phillies manager who acknowledged Walker's struggles in the first inning have been an issue for the pitcher this season.

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What they’re saying

“The first inning this season has been his 'bugaboo,' according to Phillies manager Rob Thomson.”

— Rob Thomson, Phillies Manager

The takeaway

The back-to-back homers from Schwarber and Harper provided a much-needed spark for the Phillies' struggling offense, showing the potential of their star-studded lineup when their top hitters are producing. If the Phillies can get more consistent production from their best players, they could turn around their slow start and become a force in the NL East.