**Kyle Schwarber Makes History with Four Home Runs in Phillies’ Victory**
**Meta Description:** Kyle Schwarber hits four home runs and sets a franchise record with nine RBIs in the Phillies’ 19-4 win over the Braves.
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In a remarkable display of power, Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber became the 21st player in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in a single game. This historic achievement occurred during the Phillies’ dominant 19-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday. At 32 years old, Schwarber not only set a franchise record with nine RBIs but also took the lead in the National League for home runs, reaching a career-high of 49.
Schwarber’s first home run came in the first inning when the Phillies were trailing 3-0. Braves pitcher Cal Quantrill threw a 2-1 curveball that Schwarber launched 450 feet into the second deck, narrowing the deficit to 3-1. His second homer followed in the fourth inning, with the Phillies leading 8-3. Facing left-handed reliever Austin Cox, Schwarber connected with an 80-mph curveball on a 3-2 count, sending it 386 feet around the foul pole for a two-run shot, extending the lead to 10-3.
The power surge continued in the fifth inning when Schwarber hit his third home run off Cox. With the score at 12-3, he crushed a 93-mph fastball over the left-field wall, marking his third homer of the night at 378 feet. In the seventh inning, with the Phillies leading 15-4 and two runners on base, Schwarber delivered a three-run homer off Braves reliever Wander Suero, driving the ball 407 feet and solidifying his place in MLB history.
Reflecting on his performance, Schwarber expressed his excitement, stating, “It’s pretty cool. It was a fun night, great atmosphere. Wouldn’t want to do it with a better group of guys than we have here.” The last Phillies player to achieve four home runs in a game was Mike Schmidt, who accomplished the feat against the Chicago Cubs in April 1976. Schwarber’s four-homer game is the third of the season, following similar performances by Eugenio Suárez and Nick Kurtz.
Despite his incredible night, Schwarber had a chance for a fifth home run against a position player but ended up popping up against Braves third baseman Vidal Brujan. “I stink against position players,” he joked. “All you’re trying to do is get a good pitch. I got the pitch. Just popped it up.”
Over his 11-season career with the Cubs, Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox, and Phillies, Schwarber has now hit 333 home runs. His previous career high was 47, achieved in 2023 with Philadelphia. The Phillies, now with a record of 77-57, will continue their four-game series against the Braves (61-73) on Friday at 6:45 p.m. ET.
**FAQ:**
**Q: How many home runs has Kyle Schwarber hit in his career?**
A: Kyle Schwarber has hit 333 home runs in his 11-season MLB career.
