PITTSBURGH — Don Mattingly, the interim manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, reflects on his own hitting success as designated hitter Kyle Schwarber ties a record with nine home runs in eight games. Schwarber’s two homers in an 11-9 victory over the Pirates bring his season total to a league-high 20, making him one of only two Phillies to achieve this feat. While Schwarber downplays his power surge, emphasizing team wins, his teammates, including Bryce Harper, enjoy witnessing his impressive performances. The Phillies have won 13 of their last 17 games, improving to 22-23 after a rough start.
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