Schwarber and Harper hit back-to-back homers for Phillies in Wild Card game
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Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies staged a comeback in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card round against the Atlanta Braves on October 1. Back-to-back home runs from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper tied the game at 3-3 in the eighth inning, which led to extra innings. Alec Bohm hit a solo homer for the go-ahead run, giving the Phillies the lead. This marked the first time since 1928 that two left-handed hitters hit back-to-back homers off a left-handed pitcher in the postseason, as achieved by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig nearly a century ago.
- •Phillies trail Braves in the NL Wild Card series.
- •Schwarber and Harper's homers tied the game in the eighth.
- •Alec Bohm's solo homer provided the winning run.
- •Rare achievement last done by Ruth and Gehrig in 1928.
- •Game was played on October 1, 2026.
- 6:06 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies back-to-back HRs make MLB history last done by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig
"This is some impressive MLB history for the Phillies' beloved sluggers to join.
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