UPDATE: Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber made history Thursday night, blasting four home runs in a single game against the Atlanta Braves, propelling his season total to 49 homers. This remarkable feat makes Schwarber just the fourth player in Phillies history to achieve this, marking the first time since Mike Schmidt did so in April 1976.
The game took place at Citizens Bank Park, where Schwarber electrified fans with his performance. He is now only the third player in Major League Baseball this season to hit four homers in a game, joining Eugenio Suárez and Nick Kurtz. This was a historic event, as it represents the 21st four-homer game in MLB history.
Schwarber kicked off his power display with a solo shot in the first inning off pitcher Cal Quantrill, launching a curveball into the stands. He followed with a flyout in the second but quickly returned to form in the fourth, hitting a three-run homer off Austin Cox that pushed the score to 15-3 in favor of the Phillies.
With chants of “M-V-P! M-V-P!” echoing throughout the stadium, Schwarber continued to shine, driving in three more runs with another homer in the eighth inning off Wander Suero, extending the lead to 18-4. His efforts not only secured a win for the Phillies but also set a franchise record with a staggering nine RBIs in a single game.
Schwarber’s 49 home runs this season have now surpassed legends Ryan Howard (2008) and Mike Schmidt (1980) for the second-most in Phillies history, trailing only Howard’s franchise record of 58 homers set in 2006. Notably, Schwarber started the day tied with Shohei Ohtani for the National League lead, while Cal Raleigh of Seattle tops the majors with 50 home runs.
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to capitalize on Schwarber’s momentum as they continue their season, with fans eagerly anticipating what he will accomplish next. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as Schwarber’s incredible performance captures the attention of baseball fans nationwide.
