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Schwarber hits his 42nd homer in a 4-run 8th inning as the Phillies rally past the Reds
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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker throws during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in Cincinnati. - photo by AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
CINCINNATI (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit his 42nd homer of the season, a two-run shot that highlighted a four-run eighth inning, as the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 Monday night, extending their winning streak to four games. Schwarber’s 42nd homer moved him past Shohei Ohtani and into the NL lead. The Dodgers faced the Angels later Monday night.