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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 64179, member: 636"] Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the team's 5-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. The Phillies managed only one productive inning at the plate, and Schwarber left multiple runners on base. He told NBC Sports Philadelphia after the game that he needs to perform better with runners in scoring position, and the team must learn from the defeat before Game 2. The Phillies' offense faltered beyond a second-inning rally against Los Angeles. Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, and other key players failed to generate sustained momentum at crucial moments. Schwarber emphasized that the series continues, and Philadelphia must elevate its performance to compete with the Dodgers in subsequent games. [/QUOTE]