Kyle Schwarber leads off with record-setting home run
At this point, it’s hard to keep track of all the important games Kyle Schwarber has led off with a home run since joining the Philadelphia Phillies in 2022.
The latest came in the bottom of the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS Saturday, as Schwarber hit a 425-foot nuke off of New York Mets starter Kodai Senga to give the Phillies an early 1-0 lead:
With the home run, Schwarber is now the all-time leader in postseason homers by a Phillie. He passed Jayson Werth and Bryce Harper. Obviously, Harper will have a chance to pull even once again as the postseason goes on.
Schwarber has also now passed Derek Jeter and is in sole possession of fourth all-time with 21 career postseason home runs. Only Manny Ramirez (29), Jose Altuve (27) and Bernie Williams (22) have more.
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I am happy for Schwarber. You can not blame this game of the relievers, either. The Phillies have lost their mojo when it comes to hitting. Most of the time, they can not hit anything but a fastball, and the League knows it.
I am happy for Schwarber. You can not blame this game on the relievers, either. The Phillies have lost their mojo when it comes to hitting. Most of the time, they can not hit anything but a fastball, and the League knows it.
In over 75% of the playoff games in which the team's ace starts and his team loses the game, that team does not advance to the next round.