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**Phillies’ Streak Rolls On: Harper Leads Charge to 5th Straight Win**
In a thrilling matchup at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies continued their winning ways, taking down the Arizona Diamondbacks by a score of 8-3. Bryce Harper was the star of the show, going 3-for-5 with a home run, 3 RBIs, and a run scored.
The Phillies’ offense was in high gear from the get-go, with Harper’s solo homer in the bottom of the first inning setting the tone for the rest of the game. The team added two more runs in the second, thanks in part to a double from Kyle Schwarber, and never looked back.
The Diamondbacks’ pitching staff struggled to contain the Phillies’ potent lineup, allowing 12 hits and 8 earned runs over the course of the game. Phillies’ starter Zach Eflin pitched 5 solid innings, striking out 7 and allowing just 2 earned runs.
The win marks the Phillies’ 5th consecutive victory, pushing their record to 55-45 on the season. With the win, they move into a tie for second place in the National League East, just 2 games back of the division-leading Atlanta Braves.
For Harper, the win was a welcome relief after a tough few games. “We’re just taking it one game at a time and trying to stay focused,” he said in a post-game interview. “We know we’ve got a tough stretch coming up, but we’re feeling good right now and we’re going to keep riding this momentum.”
The Phillies will look to keep their winning streak alive tomorrow, as they take on the Diamondbacks in the final game of the series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM at Citizens Bank Park.
