Philadelphia Phillies Star Kyle Schwarber Made History
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MAY 07: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies in motion throughout a recreation towards the Athletics at Citizens Bank Park on May 07, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies will proceed their collection with the Colorado Rockies (at residence).
The Phillies are coming off a 9-7 loss on Friday.
Kyle Schwarber hit one residence run (and had 4 strikeouts) in six at-bats.
Phillies Star Kyle Schwarber Made History
gettyKyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates within the dugout after hitting a two-run residence run in the course of the sixth inning towards the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park on May 8, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Despite the loss (and 4 strikeouts), Schwarber made notable Phillies historical past.
He is now the eleventh participant in franchise historical past to hit 200 residence runs.
The Phillies wrote (via X): “Kyle’s 200th Schwarbomb as a Phillie heads to the 2nd deck ”
Schwarber is in his fifth 12 months taking part in for Philadelphia.
Before the Phillies, the 2016 World Series Champion additionally had stints with the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals over 12 whole MLB seasons.
Social Media Reacts To Schwarber History
gettyKyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies at bat throughout a recreation towards the Athletics at Citizens Bank Park on May 07, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Here’s what individuals have been saying on social media:
Chris Castellani: “Schwarber’s 200th HR as aa Philly and 353rd overall. Only 33 years old. His HOF case is going to be an interesting one.”
Luke Arcaini: “Kyle Schwarber has hit his 200th home run with the Phillies in his 666th game. Schwarber is the 4th-fastest player to get to 200 home runs with 1 team in MLB history, trailing only Mark McGwire (489), Babe Ruth (586), and Ryan Howard (658).”
JustBaseball: “Kyle Schwarber’s HR by year as a Phillie: 2022: 46 HR 2023: 47 HR 2024: 38 HR 2025: 56 HR 2026: 13 HR – On pace for 54 HR Schwarber is just the 11th player in Phillies history to hit 200 home runs!”
Phillies Right Now
gettyPhiladelphia Phillies third base coach Anthony Contreras stands by Kyle Schwarber #12 within the sixth inning throughout a recreation towards the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park on April 28, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Phillies are 17-22 in 39 video games, which has them because the third-place group within the National League East.
They are 10-12 in 22 video games at residence.
After a sluggish begin to the 12 months, the Phillies at the moment are 7-3 over their final ten video games.
Following two extra video games with the Rockies, they may head on the street for a collection with the Boston Red Sox that begins on Tuesday night time at Fenway Park.
Schwarber has helped lead the Phillies to the MLB playoffs in every of the earlier 4 seasons.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been overlaying the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar