JUNE 4, 2023•WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Nats' bats stay quiet as the Phillies bash five homers to take the seriesOld friend Kyle Schwarber slugged two three-run homers as the Phillies cruised to an 11-3 win.
Kyle Schwarber and Drew Ellis combine to lead the Phillies rout over the Nationals, 11-3WASHINGTON — Kyle Schwarber watched it go.
JUNE 4, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Drew Ellis - Reaches safely five times in winEllis went 3-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run, a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Sunday's 11-3 victory over the Nationals.
ImpactEllis is filling in at third base for Alec Bohm, who was recently placed on the injured list with a hamstring issue. The former has drawn three straight starts but burst onto the scene Sunday. Coming into the contest, the 2017 second-round pick had hit just one home run across 109 career plate appearances, so it may be a stretch to expect this type of power on a regular basis. Regardless, Ellis figures to continue drawing starts with Bohm sidelined and has showcased a patient approach at the plate, drawing a walk in each of his first three starts with Philadelphia.
JUNE 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Kyle Schwarber - Crushes two three-run homers in winSchwarber went 2-for-5 with a walk and two three-run home runs during Sunday's 11-3 victory over the Nationals.
ImpactSchwarber was 2-for-30 over a nine-game stretch before Manager Rob Thompson moved him back into the leadoff spot Friday. Since then, the slugger has gone 5-for-15 with three-extra base knocks. Sunday's performance was Schwarber's multi-homer game of the year and marked his first long ball since May 22. Given the positive results, he figures to remain in the leadoff spot moving forward, and evident by his six RBI versus Washington, that doesn't necessarily mean fewer opportunities with runners on base.
JUNE 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Trevor Williams - Suffers fourth loss SundayWilliams (2-4) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on six hits and four walks over 5.2 innings against the Phillies. He struck out six.
ImpactWilliams continues to struggle with his command and has walked 10 batters over his past three appearances. During that stretch, he's surrendered 15 hits and 13 runs (seven earned), including six home runs. Things certainly haven't gone as planned during his first campaign in Washington, but his 4.15 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 12 appearances (60.2 innings) are good enough to remain on fantasy radars. Williams will face another stiff test during his next start, which is tentatively scheduled during a three-game weekend set in Atlanta.
JUNE 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Schwarber welcomes June with 2 huge HRs, 6 RBIsWASHINGTON -- Kyle Schwarber blasted a pair of three-run shots and newcomer Drew Ellis added his first career multihomer game as the Phillie...
JUNE 4, 2023•MLB.COM
Ranger Suárez - Allows one run in seven inningsSuarez (1-2) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on eight hits and one walk over seven innings against the Nationals. He struck out three.
ImpactSuarez finished a season-high seven innings and allowed a season-low one run. It was the best start of the year for the left-hander, who began the campaign on the injured list with an elbow issue. Over his past two starts, Suarez has given up just three runs across 13.2 innings, but he's posted a modest 7:3 K:BB during that stretch. Either way, he's finding his groove after a slow start and will look to stay strong during his next outing, which is tentatively scheduled during a three-game weekend set versus the Dodgers.
JUNE 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
