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Schwarber’s 42nd Homer Propels Phillies Past Reds, Places Him Atop NL Home Run Race

His late-inning shot backed by elite exit velocity measurements highlighted a rally that widened Philadelphia’s division lead.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 08: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies swings his bat during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on August 08, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies stands in the dugout prior to facing the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 09, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Schwarber’s two-run shot in the eighth inning was his 42nd of the season and capped a four-run rally that secured a 4-1 win over the Reds at Great American Ball Park.
  • The homer elevated him past Shohei Ohtani to the National League lead and into second place overall behind Cal Raleigh’s 45 homers.
  • The victory improved Philadelphia to 69-49, a season-high 20 games above .500, and extended their NL East lead to six games.
  • Data from Baseball Savant rank Schwarber in the 100th percentile for hard-hit rate and among the top 1 percent for exit velocity, underscoring his power surge.
  • With 97 RBIs and six homers shy of his 47-home-run career best, he has emerged as a leading NL MVP candidate as free agency approaches.