Bryce Harper delivered two towering home runs as the Philadelphia Phillies secured a 12-7 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday at home. Harper’s powerful performance, combined with Trea Turner’s five RBIs, fueled the Phillies’ offensive dominance in this high-scoring contest.

Phillies’ Batting Attack Overwhelms Mariners

The Phillies amassed 21 hits in total, led by Turner’s four hits and Harper’s and J.T. Realmuto’s three hits each. Left-hander Ranger Suarez pitched impressively, striking out 10 over 6 2/3 innings while allowing just two runs and four hits without issuing a walk. This strong outing helped Philadelphia notch their third win in four games.

Early Trouble for Mariners’ Pitching

Seattle’s Logan Gilbert struggled sharply, surrendering six runs in the second inning alone. The Mariners fell behind quickly after an offensive explosion by Philadelphia, which began when the first five Phillies batters reached base during the second inning. Max Kepler opened the scoring with an RBI single, followed by Bryson Stott’s RBI double, and Turner’s three-run homer extended the lead.

Philadelphia Extends Lead with Key Moments

Realmuto added a two-out home run later in the second inning, pushing the lead to 6-0. Harper then launched a 440-foot homer in the sixth inning off Casey Legumina, increasing the margin to 7-0. Seattle responded with homers from Mitch Garver and Cole Young in the seventh, narrowing the gap to 7-4.

Harper’s Second Blast Seals Victory

Philadelphia answered with another scoring surge in the bottom of the seventh inning. Turner’s RBI double and run scored on a Kyle Schwarber hit set the stage for Harper’s 448-foot home run, his 21st of the season, which made it 11-4. Turner finished his standout night with an RBI single in the eighth inning, lifting his batting average to .295 after a hot streak of 14 hits over five games.

Late Seattle Rally Falls Short Against Phillies Bullpen

Seattle scored three runs in the ninth inning against Nolan Hoffman, who was making his major league debut. Cole Young drove in a run with a groundout, finishing with four RBIs in the game, but it was not enough to overcome Philadelphia’s lead. Gilbert’s pitching line showed nine hits and six earned runs in just two innings, highlighting the challenges for the visiting Mariners in this matchup.

Impact and Outlook for Both Teams

The Phillies’ offensive firepower, highlighted by Bryce Harper two home runs and Trea Turner’s clutch hitting, helped the team reinforce their winning momentum. For Seattle, continued pitching struggles threaten to prolong their recent losing streak. Philadelphia’s ability to produce runs and strong starting pitching will be key as they pursue further victories in the coming games.