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Kyle Schwarber highlights challenge after Phillies' loss to Rays

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 8:26 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Kyle Schwarber highlights challenge after Phillies' loss to Rays

Summary

Kyle Schwarber expressed confidence in facing the final series of the regular season after the Phillies fell 2-0 to the Tampa Bay Rays on September 25. Despite recording only four hits and failing to score, Schwarber looks forward to returning to action. The Phillies' playoff aspirations remain intact as they sit at 87-73, second in the NL East. Game 2 of the series is scheduled for September 26 at 7:15 p.m. ET.

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By the Numbers

•Phillies lost to Rays 2-0 in series opener on September 25.
•Schwarber called for the team to embrace the upcoming challenges.
•Cristopher Sanchez recorded 10 strikeouts but took the loss.
•Phillies remain in second place in the NL East with an 87-73 record.
•Upcoming game against the Rays set for September 26 at 7:15 p.m. ET.

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8:26 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies news: Kyle Schwarber embracing the challenge of last series with playoffs looming

What they're saying

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Kyle Schwarber looks forward to ending the regular season with a bang. Despite the series-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night, the star hitter is embracing the challenge. Schwarber is nearing the end of the 12th season of his career in the majors, his fifth with the Phillies. He stands out as one of the best hitters in the league, […] The post Phillies news: Kyle Schwarber embracing the challenge of last series with playoffs looming appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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