Schwarber homers twice, Turner gets 2 hits in return from IL to lead Phillies past Padres 9-2

Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber follows through after hitting a two-run home run against San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber homered twice, Trea Turner had two hits in his return to the lineup and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Diego Padres 9-2 on Monday night.

Alec Bohm added a three-run homer and two singles, and Rafael Marchán had four hits and an RBI for Philadelphia, which pounded out 18 hits — seven for extra bases. The NL East leaders were playing at home for the first time since June 5 after an eight-game, three-city, intercontinental road trip that included two games in London against the Mets.

Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber reacts after hitting a two-run home run against San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

“It felt like we were on the road for a month,” Schwarber said. “It's nice to be able to get back home. It's a good start to the homestand.”

Donovan Solano had an RBI double for the Padres, who have lost four straight overall and eight in a row on the road.

Philadelphia Phillies' Trea Turner hits a single against San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

“No concern about this club at all,” manager Mike Shildt said. “This too shall pass.”

Turner missed 38 games with a strained left hamstring after getting injured scoring from second base on a passed ball May 3. The four-time All-Star looked comfortable in the field and running the bases.

“I feel really good,” he said before the game.

Schwarber always feels good in June. His two homers gave him 60 in 613 career at-bats during the month, and he ranks first in major league history with a homer every 10.27 at-bats in June.

“I wish I had an answer,” he said. “Baseball is such a crazy game.”

Schwarber’s 441-foot, two-run drive to center field in the third inning off Randy Vásquez (1-4) gave the Phillies a 2-0 lead. The slugger went deep again in the sixth off Adrian Morejon, a three-run shot that put Philadelphia ahead 8-1.

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm, center, celebrates with Bryce Harper, left, and Trea Turner after hitting a three-run home run against San Diego Padres pitcher Randy Vasquez during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

“He does not have to hit a homer in every game I manage,” Shildt said. “It's just ‘Uncle.’”

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner throws to first base after fielding a ground out by San Diego Padres' Luis Arraez during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

That was plenty of cushion for Cristopher Sánchez (4-3), who allowed one earned run in seven innings. Sánchez struck out five, walked one and permitted six hits.

“I love pitching at home,” Sánchez said through an interpreter.

Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh, right, and Trea Turner celebrate after the Phillies won a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Bohm began play ranked second in the NL in RBIs and upped his total to 60 with a three-run drive just over the wall in left in the fifth.

Turner received a loud, 21-second standing ovation from the sellout crowd of 43,134 prior to his first at-bat. He popped out in the first and grounded out in the third before singles in the fifth and sixth. He also made several good defensive plays at shortstop.

In addition to getting Turner back, the Phillies were elated to return home after a grueling road trip in which they went 3-5 against the Mets in London and at Boston and Baltimore. They improved to 28-10 at Citizens Bank Park.

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm, left, is tagged out by San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka after trying to score on a double by Nick Castellanos during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

“We knew that London was going to be a little bit of a grind,” Turner said before the game. “We probably felt it a little bit the next two series, and we played two good teams. To get back home, reset and hopefully get on a good schedule again and play the way we played earlier in the year is going to be big.”

San Diego Padres' Randy Vasquez pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos and Brandon Marsh also had two hits apiece for the Phillies. Castellanos hit a pair of doubles, and Harper and Marsh each had one.

Vásquez gave up six runs and 12 hits in 4 1/3 innings.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Padres RHP Yu Darvish threw a bullpen in preparation for a rehab start at Class A Fort Wayne on Wednesday. Darvish (groin) has not pitched since May 29.

UP NEXT

Phillies RHP Aaron Nola (8-3, 3.48 ERA) opposes RHP Michael King (5-4, 3.58) in the middle game of the series Tuesday night.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Rafael Marchan reacts after hitting a run-scoring single against San Diego Padres pitcher Randy Vasquez during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott, right, throws to first after forcing out San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. at second on a double play hit into by Jurickson Profar during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm reacts after hitting a three-run home run against San Diego Padres pitcher Randy Vasquez during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott catches a fly out by San Diego Padres' Ha-Seong Kim during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm hits a three-run home run against San Diego Padres pitcher Randy Vasquez during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)