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Phillies' Kyle Schwarber outlines offensive improvements ahead of playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:48 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber outlines offensive improvements ahead of playoffs

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies secured a 3-0 victory against the New York Mets on September 17, strengthening their postseason positioning. Despite the win, the team's offense has struggled in September, scoring only 60 runs across 15 games. Kyle Schwarber highlighted the importance of focusing on their strengths and executing their game plan to regain offensive momentum. With nine games left in the regular season, the Phillies sit five games above the NL Wild Card cutoff.

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By the Numbers

•Phillies beat Mets 3-0 on September 17.
•Team has scored the ninth-fewest runs in September.
•Schwarber emphasizes trust in teammates and execution.
•Phillies are five games above the NL Wild Card line.
•Only nine games remain in the regular season.

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4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies news: Kyle Schwarber lays out blueprint for fixing offense before playoff run

What they're saying

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The Philadelphia Phillies may have taken a 3-0 win over the New York Mets on Thursday, which is a big win as far as cementing their place in the postseason goes, but they know that they’re a few ways away from being at their best. In particular, their offense hasn’t been as explosive in September as it was in August. After scoring the third-most […] The post Phillies news: Kyle Schwarber lays out blueprint for fixing offense before playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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