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May 22, 2025

Mile High Sweep: Phillies Flex Muscles, Extend Win Streak to Seven

By Jonna Perlinger

The Phillies rolled into Coors Field and didn’t just win — they dominated. Philadelphia completed a four-game sweep of the Rockies, extending their win streak to seven straight. Bryce Harper? He’s riding a seven-game hit streak of his own. Kyle Schwarber? He hit a baseball into orbit for his 300th career home run. The bats are alive, the pitching is holding up, and the Phils are steamrolling their way through May.

Game 1: Schwarber Joins the 300 Club

The opener on Monday was all about power. Kyle Schwarber crushed his 300th career homer — a jaw-dropping 466-foot rocket that cleared the bullpen in right-center. It wasn’t just Schwarber showing off, either. Edmundo Sosa put together a monster night with four hits and a homer of his own. Alec Bohm added a two-run shot, and Trea Turner kept the line moving with three hits. Philly ran away with this one, 9–3.

Game 2: Harper Sets the Tone, Luzardo Deals

Tuesday’s game started fast — Bryce Harper ripped a two-run double in the first inning and never looked back. Nick Castellanos added a sac fly, and the offense piled on from there with a 17-hit barrage. Harper and Castellanos both had multi-hit nights, Schwarber added another home run, and Alec Bohm and Brandon Marsh chipped in RBI singles.

On the mound, Jesús Luzardo kept the Rockies in check with one of his sharpest outings of the season. The lefty struck out 10 across six innings, allowing just two hits, three walks, and a single earned run. He set the tone early and gave the Phillies exactly what they needed to cruise to a 7–4 win. That’s now back-to-back games where the lineup came out swinging — and the rotation delivered.

Game 3: Homers and Highlights

Wednesday’s win looked familiar — power, production, and a deep lineup. Trea Turner and Bryce Harper went back-to-back in the third inning, while J.T. Realmuto had himself a day with a homer, a double, and a single. Nick Castellanos kept it going with two more hits, and Taijuan Walker picked up the win, giving Philly five solid innings. Final score: 9–5, and the bats just kept booming.

Game 4: Ranger Rides the Rockie Road

Thursday’s finale was less fireworks, more finesse. Ranger Suárez was lights out, tossing 6 2/3 scoreless innings while scattering six hits and punching out six. The bullpen slammed the door shut behind him — Orion Kerkering and Jordan Romano sealed the 2–0 win. Harper stayed hot at the plate with an RBI double, and Max Kepler added one of his own to lock in the sweep.

Looking Ahead: Streaking into Sacramento with the NL’s Best

The Phillies will stay out west for the weekend, heading to Sacramento to take on the A’s before returning to Citizens Bank Park next week. They now hold the best record in the National League and sit atop the NL East with a two-game lead — a testament to how complete and consistent this team has been.

A big-time homestand is on deck, featuring heavyweight matchups with the Braves and Brewers. With momentum rolling, a lineup that won’t quit, and both Schwarber and Harper swinging red-hot bats, the Phils aren’t just chasing wins — they’re out to make a statement across the league.

About the Author

Jonna Perlinger
Jonna Perlinger
Social Media Director, Baseball Content Lead, New York Yankees Lead Writer

Jonna Perlinger is a lifelong Yankees fan with pinstripes in her veins and a storyteller’s heart for the game of baseball. Her love for the sport began at birth, but truly ignited at age six when she was handed a broken bat by Buck Showalter – just before the Yankees’ 90s dynasty took off. Since then, she’s been captivated not only by the game on the field, but by the history, emotion, and stories that live within it.

Jonna brings that passion to her role with On New Jersey Sports, where she covers the Yankees and contributes baseball content with a voice rooted in nostalgia, storytelling, and deep appreciation for the sport’s legacy. After volunteering at MLB All-Star Week in 2021, she turned her lifelong love of baseball into a career in sports media and hasn’t looked back.

She is also the founder of Babe’s Babes Media, a platform dedicated to amplifying women’s voices in baseball, and she proudly carries her Omaha roots into her work, covering the College World Series – the “Greatest Show on Dirt.”

Most recently, Jonna was credentialed for the MLB Winter Meetings, and she continues to cover the sport at every level – including the reigning Big East Champion Creighton Bluejays in 2026.

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