Schwarber, Harper Power Phillies Past D-backs

Duo hits back-to-back homers in 4-3 victory

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:49am

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the players and action on the field.A cubist interpretation of the power display by Phillies stars Schwarber and Harper in their victory over the Diamondbacks.Philadelphia Today

Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back home runs in the third inning to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. Taijuan Walker earned the win for the Phillies, while Brandon Pfaadt took the loss for the D-backs.

Why it matters

The win snaps a three-game losing streak for the Phillies, who are looking to bounce back after a slow start to the season. The loss for the D-backs ends a five-game winning streak, but they remain near the top of the NL West standings.

The details

The Diamondbacks jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning on a solo home run by Ketel Marte and an RBI single by Adrian Del Castillo. However, the Phillies rallied for four runs in the third inning, highlighted by the back-to-back homers from Schwarber and Harper. The Phillies' bullpen held on for the victory, with Jhoan Duran recording the save in the ninth.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • Marte's home run came on the third pitch of the game.

The players

Kyle Schwarber

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

Bryce Harper

Phillies outfielder who followed Schwarber's home run with a solo shot of his own in the third inning.

Taijuan Walker

Phillies starting pitcher who earned the win, going five innings and allowing two runs on four hits and two walks, with six strikeouts.

Brandon Pfaadt

Diamondbacks starting pitcher who took the loss, giving up four runs (three earned) on five hits and three walks over six innings, with six strikeouts.

Ketel Marte

Diamondbacks second baseman who hit a solo home run in the first inning to give the D-backs an early lead.

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What they’re saying

“We needed a win like this to get us going. Schwarber and Harper really came up big for us today.”

— Rob Thomson, Phillies Manager

What’s next

The Phillies and Diamondbacks will wrap up their three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

The takeaway

The Phillies' offense came alive in the third inning, with Schwarber and Harper providing the power to lead the team to victory. This win could be a turning point for the Phillies as they look to climb back into contention in the NL East.