PHILADELPHIA — — Aaron Nola allowed one hit and struck out nine in seven sharp innings, Kyle Schwarber homered and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 3-0 victory Sunday.
Johan Rojas doubled among his three hits and Bryce Harper hit an RBI single for the defending NL champion Phillies, who outscored the Cardinals 22-3 in the series.
Craig Kimbrel completed the two-hit shutout with his 20th save in 22 tries with a scoreless ninth.
Drew Rom, acquired in a trade from Baltimore on Aug. 1, gave up two runs on five hits in 5⅓ innings. He struck out six and walked one.
The Cardinals begin a six-game homestand Monday night when St. Louis RHP Adam Wainwright (3-9, 8.61) faces Padres LHP Blake Snell (10-9, 2.73), 5:50 with the pregame and the first pitch at 6:45 on KIRX.