On the heels of a successful 4-2 homestand, the Phillies began a 10-game road swing this weekend with a three-game series against a surging Texas Rangers team. As they build separation from the New York Mets in the National League East race, the Phillies were able to continue playing very good, well-rounded baseball, halting Texas' momentum.

After Kyle Schwarber smoked his 41st home run of the season off the foul pole in the top of the first inning of Friday night's series opener, Cristopher Sánchez continued his own stellar campaign. The star southpaw allowed a run in the opening frame, then followed it up by posting five consecutive zeros. Brandon Marsh homered and hit two doubles to continue his recent hot streak , powering a pair of rallies -- one to put the Phillies ahead with

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