As if scoring runs against Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom wasn’t going to be challenging enough this weekend, the Phillies will have to face the twin New York Mets aces without Kyle Schwarber.
Schwarber, the National League’s home run leader, left Thursday’s game in the fifth inning with a strained right calf. Interim manager Rob Thomson characterized the injury as “mild,” but Schwarber said it’s doubtful he will play Friday night against Scherzer.
“They took a look at it. Sounds like it could be a day-to-day thing,” Schwarber said after the Phillies’ 3-0 loss to the Miami Marlins. “I’m going to treat it as that. I’m going to try to get back as soon as I can.”