The Philadelphia Phillies dominanted on Tuesday night as they routed the Arizona Diamondbacks with a commanding 10-0 victory.
This win now gives the Phillies a 2-0 series lead in the National League Championship Series (NLCS), bringing them just two wins away from making their second consecutive trip to the World Series.
Throughout this playoff run, the Phillies have been exceptional both on the mound and at the plate.
According to ESPN Stats & Info, the Phillies now hold a remarkable +31 run differential at home during this postseason.
Only one team in MLB history has finished a postseason with such an impressive run differential at home – the 2007 Red Sox, who boasted a +39 run differential and ultimately won the World Series.
This puts the Phillies in good company and highlights their potential to secure their first World Series title since 2008.
On an individual level, slugger Kyle Schwarber stole the spotlight in Game 2, smashing two home runs and making a claim to baseball history.
With these two homers, Schwarber has now hit a total of 10 home runs in the League Championship Series (LCS), tying him with Albert Pujols for the second-most home runs in MLB postseason history.
With 2 HR last night, Kyle Schwarber now has 10 HR in the League Championship Series, tying Albert Pujols for the 2nd-most in MLB postseason history.
Only Manny Ramírez has more HR in the LCS all-time (13). pic.twitter.com/58OeaM2hOg
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 18, 2023
Only Manny Ramírez has hit more home runs in the LCS, with a whopping 13 to his name. Schwarber’s postseason track record is impressive,
having played a crucial role in the Cubs’ 2016 World Series victory and helping the Red Sox reach the ALCS in 2021.
In total, Schwarber has recorded 18 home runs and 31 RBI while batting .239 in playoff games.
Looking ahead, Game 3 of the NLCS is scheduled for Thursday night.
