Phillies hit four homers, beat Marlins 9-3

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 9-3 on Friday night, powered by four home runs including a three-run shot by Bryson Stott and a two-run homer by Brandon Marsh. Every Phillies starter recorded at least one hit, with Trea Turner going 4 for 5 and Kyle Schwarber adding two singles, though Schwarber has not homered in seven games following a recent four-home run performance. Cristopher Sánchez pitched seven strong innings, allowing just one run and striking out five, achieving a career-high 12 wins this season. The Phillies broke the game open in the seventh inning with Stott's homer off reliever George Soriano, extending their lead to 9-1 before the Marlins narrowed the gap with Brian Navarreto's first career home run in the eighth. Miami's starting pitcher Valente Bellozo struggled, allowing two runs over three innings. The Phillies have now won six of their last eight games, solidifying their position atop the NL East.