In a mix of good and bad news for the Philadelphia Phillies, second baseman Bryson Stott makes a return to the lineup after a scare with his right elbow. Meanwhile, outfielder Nick Castellanos, who has been a mainstay in the lineup, will sit out due to comments made to manager Rob Thomson that were deemed inappropriate. Castellanos has been crucial to the team's offense, boasting a .278 batting average with seven home runs this season. With Castellanos sidelined, Max Kepler, who's been heating up, will take his place in right field. Kepler is hitting .333 with two home runs in his last seven games. Brandon Marsh will continue to hold down left field while Johan Rojas gets the start in center.

Trea Turner launched a leadoff home run and contributed two singles, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins, extending their winning streak to five games. Max Kepler also homered, while Alec Bohm had two hits and two RBIs. Rookie Mick Abel shined on the mound, allowing just one run in five innings while striking out three. Kepler's homer broke a tie in the fourth, sending a slider from Sandy Alcántara into the stands. Turner's single later increased the Phillies' lead, and Bohm capped the scoring with a two-run single in the ninth.

The Marlins managed to narrow the lead with a sacrifice fly from Agustín Ramírez, but it wasn't enough. Alcántara, despite his impressive strikeout record, fell to 3-8, allowing five hits. The Phillies' offense remains potent, scoring 56 times in the first inning this season, trailing only the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Max Kepler is beginning to find his form at the plate for the Philadelphia Phillies, having recorded extra-base hits in four consecutive games recently. His pivotal solo home run in the eighth inning helped secure a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, contributing to the team's impressive record of four wins in their last five games. Despite facing challenges earlier in the season, including a .214 batting average and difficulties against left-handed pitchers, Kepler remains focused on his process, emphasizing the importance of confidence in his swing. With the Phillies' offense in need of a boost, Kepler's recent performances could prove crucial.

Max Kepler's decisive eighth-inning home run propelled the Philadelphia Phillies to a narrow 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, marking their fourth victory in five games.

Cristopher Sánchez delivered a stellar performance on the mound, allowing just two runs over seven innings of work. Despite a lackluster offensive showing with only four hits, the Phillies capitalized on key moments, including a bases-loaded walk to Bryson Stott that tied the game at one.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contributed an RBI double for the Blue Jays, who had previously enjoyed a hot streak of 12 wins in their last 14 games. The loss is a setback as they aim to bounce back in the series finale against Phillies ace Zack Wheeler.