
Schwarber gave the Phillies a commanding three-run lead courtesy of a seventh-inning blast -- his third round-tripper of the season -- off Rockies reliever Victor Vodnik. The 32-year-old impending free agent is off to a stellar start this season, batting .353 (6-for-17) with three homers and six RBI through four games.
Finnegan got the call to extinguish a ninth-inning fire after rookie Brad Lord allowed three consecutive batters to reach safely, which brought the potential tying run to the on-deck circle, making it a save situation despite Washington holding a five-run lead at the time. He got Rafael Marchan to ground into a fielder's choice before striking out Kyle Schwarber and coaxing a game-ending line out from Alec Bohm. The 33-year-old veteran appears locked into the closer role for the Nationals and should be rostered in all fantasy formats.
Schwarber drew the leadoff spot against a right-handed starter on Saturday. He knocked a single in the first inning, then took Lucas Sims deep in the sixth for a three-run blast to extend the Phillies' lead. It was the second home run in the young season for the 32-year-old slugger.
This is noteworthy because the Nationals are starting left-hander MacKenzie Gore. It was assumed that Kepler might sit against lefties, but that doesn't appear to be the case, at least while Weston Wilson is on the IL. Given his strong home ballpark and good lineup around him, Kepler as an everyday player could provide sneaky fantasy value. The Phillies' full lineup is: Trea Turner SS, Bryce Harper 1B, Alec Bohm 3B, Kyle Schwarber DH, J.T. Realmuto C, Max Kepler LF, Nick Castellanos RF, Bryson Stott 2B, and Brandon Marsh CF.
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