Kyle Schwarber's Homer Leads Phillies to Early Advantage Over Blue Jays

Schwarber's Solo Shot Gives Phillies 1-0 Lead

Kyle Schwarber launched a solo home run in the first inning on Tuesday night, giving the Philadelphia Phillies an early 1-0 lead over the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Schwarber's homer came on a 1-1 count off Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman. It was his 13th home run of the season and his fourth in the past five games.

The Phillies have now won four of their last five games and are 13-12 on the season.

Schwarber's Hot Start

Schwarber has been one of the Phillies' best hitters in the early going, batting .316 with 13 home runs and 30 RBIs.

His power surge has been a welcome addition to a Phillies lineup that has struggled to score runs at times this season.

With Schwarber leading the way, the Phillies will look to continue their winning ways and contend for a playoff spot in the National League East.

Blue Jays Seek Bounce-Back

The Blue Jays, meanwhile, will look to bounce back after dropping the first two games of this three-game series to the Phillies.

Toronto is 13-13 on the season and in third place in the American League East, behind the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays.

The Blue Jays will send right-hander Chris Bassitt to the mound in Wednesday's series finale against the Phillies.