Schwarber, Harper Power Phillies Past Diamondbacks

Back-to-back home runs in the 3rd inning lift Philadelphia to a 4-3 victory over Arizona.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:44am

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An abstract, cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game, with the players and field represented as fragmented, angular shapes in a bold color palette, conveying the dynamic energy of the game-changing home runs.Phillies stars Schwarber and Harper deliver a one-two punch with back-to-back homers to lift their team to victory.Philadelphia Today

Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning and Bryce Harper followed with a solo shot two pitches later, helping the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Saturday and snap a three-game losing streak.

Why it matters

The Phillies' offense came alive at a crucial moment, with their two biggest stars delivering clutch hits to lead the team to victory. This win could provide a much-needed boost for Philadelphia as they look to climb back into playoff contention in the NL East.

The details

Schwarber's three-run blast gave the Phillies a 3-2 lead in the 3rd inning, and Harper immediately followed with a solo shot to extend the advantage. The Diamondbacks had taken an early 2-0 lead, but the Phillies' bats woke up just in time to secure the win and avoid a fourth straight loss.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • Schwarber and Harper hit their back-to-back home runs in the 3rd inning.

The players

Kyle Schwarber

An outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies who hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the 3rd inning.

Bryce Harper

A star outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies who followed Schwarber's homer with a solo shot of his own in the 3rd inning.

Gabriel Moreno

A catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks who left Friday's game and did not play in this contest.

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What they’re saying

“That's why we brought those guys in, to provide that kind of offense when we need it most.”

— Rob Thomson, Phillies Manager

What’s next

The Phillies and Diamondbacks will play the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

The takeaway

The Phillies' big bats came through at a critical juncture, providing a much-needed win that could kickstart their season and get them back into the NL East race.