The Philadelphia Phillies were held hitless by the Houston Astros in a 5-0 loss in Game 4 of the World Series on Wednesday night, but Kyle Schwarber isn’t sweating it.
The Phillies outfielder was asked after the game about his team being no-hit by the combined efforts of four Astros pitchers who appeared in Game 4.
“I really don’t give a s–t,” he said, via Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post.
That’s a great answer for a few reasons.
One, the Phillies have a World Series to win, and dwelling on the previous day’s failures won’t help them be able to focus on winning the next game. Two, a combined no-hitter doesn’t have the same effect as being no-hit by one pitcher.
Had the Phillies been unable to get a hit off the same pitcher for nine innings, then that would have been more mentally defeating. But not being able to get a hit when four pitchers appear makes it less personal, less embarrassing and easier to move on.
The World Series is tied 2-2. Game 5 is scheduled for Thursday between Justin Verlander and Noah Syndergaard. It might just be a must-win game for the Phillies, who will be facing a tough task if they head to Houston down 3-2 in the series.
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