Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber Shine in Regular Season; Phillies Prepare for Playoffs
In a standout day for the Phillies, Trea Turner secured his second National League batting title, while Kyle Schwarber led the league in home runs and RBIs. Nick Castellanos sealed the victory with a sacrifice fly in the tenth inning, culminating a season of 96 wins for the team.
Turner, despite returning from a hamstring injury and not connecting with hits in the game, finished the season with a .304 average, the best in the league. This is Turner’s second batting title, who also led the Major Leagues in 2021.
Schwarber, for his part, demonstrated his power by leading the National League with 56 home runs and 132 RBIs.
The Phillies, champions of the National League East, are preparing for the playoffs, with the goal of winning their first World Series title since 2008.
The team, which boasts an impressive group of stars and a payroll that exceeded $280 million, will seek to overcome the postseason challenges they have faced in recent years.
Before their participation in the National League Division Series, the Phillies will hold an internal practice game on Wednesday night.
Schwarber, who will be eligible for free agency in the offseason, was just two home runs away from tying the franchise record set by Ryan Howard in 2006. In addition, he finished third in the league in walks.
Cristopher Sanchez had an outstanding performance in his last regular season start, striking out eight batters and allowing only two hits in 5.1 innings.
