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The Philadelphia Phillies put an early power show in Tuesday night’s 7-0 Game 3 win over the Astros at Citizens Bank Park.

The Phillies, who have been an offensive juggernaut at home during their postseason run, belted three home runs off Lance McCullers Jr. to grab an early 4-0 lead after four innings in Game 3.

It was the first time in World Series history at team hit three home runs in the first two innings of a game, according to USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale.


  Bryce Harper belts a two-run homer in the first inning to give the Phillies an early lead in Game 3 of the World Series. Getty Images Bryce Harper belts a two-run homer in the first inning to give the Phillies an early lead in Game 3 of the World Series. Getty Images

Bryce Harper started off the festivities by belting a two-run homer over the right field wall, driving in Kyle Schwarber, in the first inning to give the Phillies a quick 2-0 lead. The blast traveled 402 feet. It was the sixth homer in the postseason for Harper.

In the second inning, the Phillies belted two more homers, both solo shots. First, Alec Bohm hit a homer to left that traveled 373 feet and Brandon Marsh, the No. 9 hitter, followed that up with a shot that went 358 feet over the right field wall.

Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run shot (443 feet) and Rhys Hoskins hit a solo homer in the fifth inning to round out the Phillies’ scoring.

Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez held the Astros scoreless through the five innings.

The Phillies now hold a 2-1 series lead over the Phillies. Game 4 is Wednesday night in Philadelphia.

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