Phillies Edge Twins 2-1: Turner Claims NL Batting Title, Schwarber Leads MLB in Homers as Philadelphia Secures 96th Win

Sunday, September 28th, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies Edge Minnesota Twins 2-1 in Extra Innings to Cap 96-Win Season

The Philadelphia Phillies secured a dramatic 2-1 victory in extra innings over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, putting an exclamation point on a sensational 96-win season and building momentum ahead of the postseason. Nick Castellanos delivered a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, sealing the walk-off win for the Phillies and sending the home crowd into celebration.

Standout Performances Define Phillies' Regular Season

Trea Turner wrapped up his season by claiming his second career National League batting title, despite finishing hitless in two at-bats after returning from a hamstring injury. Turner ended the year with a .304 average, making him the first Phillie to claim the league batting crown since Richie Ashburn in 1958. Kyle Schwarber was another standout, smashing a league-leading 56 home runs and driving in 132 runs. Schwarber finished just one homer ahead of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and four behind Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners, who led the majors with 60 homers. Schwarber also topped the charts for walks with 107, closing in on the franchise home run record set by Ryan Howard at 58 in 2006.

Postseason Bound: Phillies Eye Division Series

With their 96-66 record, the Phillies are set to host Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday. The team will hold an intrasquad scrimmage midweek to stay sharp ahead of their playoff showdown. Led by a roster full of All-Stars and one of baseball’s highest payrolls, the Phillies look to end their postseason drought after tough eliminations in the last three seasons, including losses in the 2022 World Series and the 2023 NLCS.

Pitching Prowess Sets the Tone

Cristopher Sánchez delivered a strong final regular-season outing, striking out eight and limiting Minnesota to two hits over 5 1/3 innings. His performance drew a standing ovation from the Philadelphia fans and set the tone for his pivotal Game 1 start in the upcoming NLDS.

Key Moments: Tied Game, Walk-Off Finish

The Twins made things interesting when Ryan Jeffers hit an RBI double in the sixth inning, followed by a Max Kepler solo homer in the eighth to tie the game at 1-1. In the 10th, Castellanos capitalized on the automatic runner to deliver the winning sacrifice fly off Cody Laweryson, giving Philadelphia their final regular-season triumph.

Minnesota Twins Face Offseason Decisions

The Twins concluded their season at 70-92. With the disappointing finish, Minnesota’s management faces pivotal decisions, including whether manager Rocco Baldelli will return for the 2026 season when they open in Baltimore on March 26.

What's Next for the Phillies?

The Phillies now turn their focus to the postseason, where they await the winner of the Dodgers-Reds first-round series. With the roster healthy and key players in top form, Philadelphia aims to contend for their first World Series title since 2008.

In summary

The Philadelphia Phillies capped their 2025 regular season with a hard-fought extra-inning win over the Minnesota Twins, highlighted by Nick Castellanos’ walk-off sacrifice fly. Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber closed out historic personal seasons, helping the Phillies secure 96 wins and an NL East title. Looking ahead, the Phillies prepare to host the NL Division Series, with strong pitching and star power fueling their World Series ambitions, while the Minnesota Twins shift attention to offseason decisions after a 70-92 campaign. Stay tuned for postseason action as the Phillies pursue championship glory.

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