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Kyle Schwarber slugs grand slam for MLB-leading 44th homer in Phillies' wild comeback win over Astros
Schwarber’s 10th career grand slam capped a six-run sixth inning as Philadelphia overcame two deficits and won its fourth straight game.
Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 44th home run, a grand slam, powering the Philadelphia Phillies to an 11-7 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park.
Early 4-0 and 6-5 deficits challenged the Phillies after starter Cristopher Sanchez allowed six runs on 10 hits in six innings. The team rallied repeatedly before erupting for six runs in the sixth frame.
During that decisive sixth inning, Schwarber hooked a 3-2 sweeper from reliever A.J. Blubaugh for his 10th career grand slam. Edmundo Sosa delivered an RBI single during the outburst.
Philadelphia moved within 3 1/2 games of the first-place Atlanta Braves in the National League East. Houston remains three games ahead of the Texas Rangers in the American League West.
Houston RHP Cristian Javier faces Philadelphia's Zack Wheeler on Thursday in the series finale. The pitching matchup will determine the outcome of the current series.