Mick Abel outdueled Paul Skenes to win his major league debut, striking out nine over six innings to lead Philadelphia over the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 for a three-game sweep and the Phillies’ 15th win in 20 games.

The Phillies scored seven runs over the last two innings, including Schwarber's homer to lead off the ninth. Alec Bohm got the rally started with a two-run homer in the eighth.

The Philadelphia Phillies have an absolute gem coming through the farm system in Mick Abel. His first taste of big-league action made a strong impression.

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Harper notched an RBI double in the fourth inning. Stott hit a third inning solo home run and added a two RBI single in the fourth.

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon for the final game of their 3-game series at Citizens Bank Park.

John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia caught up with Alvarado's bullpen-mate, fellow lefty Matt Strahm, after the Phillies' 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Strahm seemed to be trying to choose his words carefully in front of the media, but you could tell just how deeply Alvarado's suspension had wounded him.

Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball after failing a performance-enhancing drug test. Alvarado tested positive for exogenous testosterone. The suspension is effective immediately and will prevent him from pitching in the postseason this fall, provided the Phillies are able to qualify.