Harper, Turner Homer and Phillies Beat A’s 11–5 to Give Phillips the Win in First Career Start

Starting pitcher Tyler Phillips (48) of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch in the first inning during a game against the Oakland Athletics in Philadelphia on July 13, 2024. Hunter Martin/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA—Tyler Phillips pitched into the seventh inning in his first career start, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner hit two of Philadelphia’s four home runs and the Phillies defeated the Oakland Athletics 11–5 on Saturday.

Nick Castellanos had a home run and four RBIs and Johan Rojas also went deep for the NL East-leading Phillies, who have won four of five.