Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber achieves rare 4-homer game
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber made history by hitting 4 home runs in his first 5 at-bats against Atlanta, bringing his season total to 49 home runs.
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Kyle Schwarber delivered an extraordinary performance for the Philadelphia Phillies, hitting four home runs in a single game against the Atlanta Braves, leading to a commanding 19-4 victory. This remarkable achievement made him only the 21st major league player and fourth Phillies player to accomplish this feat. Schwarber finished 4-for-6 with a franchise-record 9 RBIs.
With 49 home runs, he leads the National League and trails only Seattle's Cal Raleigh by one for the major league lead. He also tops all of baseball with 119 RBIs. The last Phillies player to hit four home runs in a game was Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt in 1976.
Schwarber's home runs came in the first, fourth, fifth, and seventh innings, with fans chanting 'MVP' during his historic night. His performance has positioned him as the second-highest single-season home run hitter in Phillies history.
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