The Pirates manager said the former first-round pick had “electric stuff” in the pitchers’ duel against Paul Skenes.

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Harper notched an RBI double in the fourth inning. Stott hit a third inning solo home run and added a two RBI single in the fourth.

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One player to watch is reportedly Texas Rangers' free agent David Robertson. The Phillies apparently reached out to him before the Jose Alvarado suspension went public.

The Phillies scored seven runs over the last two innings, including Schwarber's homer to lead off the ninth. Alec Bohm got the rally started with a two-run homer in the eighth.

Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball after failing a performance-enhancing drug test. Alvarado tested positive for exogenous testosterone. The suspension is effective immediately and will prevent him from pitching in the postseason this fall, provided the Phillies are able to qualify.