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Phillies Rout Mets 15-3 as Harper Hits First Career Cycle and Schwarber Goes Deep Three Times

Philadelphia's offensive explosion signals a midseason momentum swing that raises fresh questions about New York's starting rotation.

Jun 20, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryce Harper (3) reacts after hitting an RBI triple against the New York Mets in the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Phillies beat the Mets 15-3 on June 20 after an eight-run third inning that chased New York starter Freddy Peralta.
  • Bryce Harper completed his first career cycle in the fifth inning, finishing 4-for-5 and producing two RBIs on the triple that capped the feat.
  • Kyle Schwarber hit three home runs, including two towering shots in the third, finishing 4-for-5 with six RBIs and extending his major-league lead in homers.
  • Cristopher Sánchez threw six strong innings, allowing one earned run and lowering his ERA while the Mets’ Freddy Peralta suffered a career-worst start, giving up 10 earned runs in 2 2/3 innings.
  • The rare combination of a teammate cycle and a teammate three-homer game marks only the second such occurrence in major-league records and moves the Phillies to 41-35 while the Mets fall to 34-42, intensifying scrutiny of New York’s rotation ahead of Sunday’s series finale.