Tag: Kyle Schwarber

The D-backs announcers were in disbelief after they had just set up Kyle Schwarber’s first-pitch HR

He didn’t even wait for the ball to land.

There’s a reason the Phillies opt to have Kyle Schwarber bat in the leadoff spot despite a career-worst (non-COVID season) .197 average. The man just has some serious power and can ignite the entire offense with one swing.

Arizona Diamondbacks radio announcers Greg Schulte and Tom Candiotti were clearly aware of that fact as they introduced the Phillies leadoff hitter during the bottom of the first inning in Monday’s Game 1 of the NLCS.

They just weren’t thrilled to be proven right.

Schulte spoke about Schwarber’s struggles thus far in the postseason but made a point to note that he’s always a threat to lift the crowd with a home run to start the game. Little did he know that he set up Schwarber perfectly because just seconds later, this happened …

Schulte had just completed his introduction when Schwarber turned on a first-pitch fastball from D-backs ace Zac Gallen to put the Phillies up 1-0. I love how Schulte didn’t even wait for the ball to land before he announced the score. It was unbelievable, really.

Announcer jinxes aren’t technically real, but that one right there was poetic.

MLB fans also enjoyed how nondescript the call was. A home run with a 117 mph exit velocity will do that to opposing broadcasters.

Kyle Schwarber went out of his way to retrieve Matt Olson’s 50th HR ball in a super classy moment

That’s what sportsmanship is all about.

The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies have one of the more underrated rivalries in the National League East, and we saw that play out in last season’s NLDS. But in some moments, that rivalry can wait.

That’s exactly what happened in Monday night’s Game 2 doubleheader between the two clubs.

Braves first baseman Matt Olson is chasing Andruw Jones’ franchise record of 51 home runs in a season, and he has an outside chance of becoming the first Braves player with 60 home runs. And in the sixth inning, Olson took Michael Lorenzen deep to the opposite field for his second home run of the game and the 50th homer of the season.

But keep an eye on what Kyle Schwarber did after the home run.

The Phillies left fielder went to get a new baseball and returned to the spot where Olson’s homer landed. And that was where Schwarber made a trade with the fan who caught Olson’s 50th home run ball in order to return the ball to the Braves dugout.

That’s something you don’t see from too many opposing players as stadium staff is often tasked with locating fans who catch meaningful home runs. But credit to Schwarber for making it happen right there on the field and getting the ball back to the Braves.

Fans certainly appreciated the gesture. That’s what baseball is all about.

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A mic’d up Kyle Schwarber roasted his own forgettable play at first base for the Phillies

The man can mash dingers but playing well at first base is a different story.

After a slow start to the 2023 season, the Philadelphia Phillies have picked it up lately. While missing Bryce Harper, the Phillies have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games, gradually surging back up the NL East standings.

A man instrumental to the Phillies’ hopeful success all season long is Kyle Schwarber. The outfielder/designated hitter/first baseman is known for having one of the biggest bats in baseball. He’s far less known (at least in a good way) for his fielding proficiency.

During an ESPN interview on Sunday Night Baseball, Karl Ravech talked to Schwarber about his history at first base. Schwarber hilariously even refused to entertain the idea that he actually “played” at first base.

If anything, he just occupied space:

Amazing. It’s not enough that Schwarber mashes dingers. He also has a wonderful sense of humor about where he does and doesn’t shine as a ball player.

MLB fans crushed Kyle Schwarber for his confusing bunt attempt late in Game 6 loss

Why did he do this?!

The Philadelphia Phillies’ magical late-season run came to an end Saturday night when they lost to the Astros 4-1 in Game 6 of the World Series, which gave Houston its second championship in six years.

Kyle Schwarber, who had a classic response to the Phillies getting no-hit in Game 4, powered their run through the postseason with a number of big home runs (he had 46 dingers in the regular season), which made his bizarre bunt attempt late in Game 6 so confusing to fans.

With a 1-2 count and 2 outs in the top of the eighth and nobody on base, Schwarber tried to bunt but ended up fouling it back behind the plate for strike three:

I mean, I guess I understand maybe wanting to find a way to get on base but to do that with two strikes was just wild.

MLB fans were not impressed.

Trey Mancini is late substitute for Astros in Game 5 World Series win

Mancini shows more value with his glove than his bat.

Once again, Notre Dame alumni were absent from both starting lineups of a World Series contest. That changed in the eighth inning en route to a 3-2 Houston Astros win, giving them a 3-2 series lead over the Philadelphia Phillies. With two outs, [autotag]Trey Mancini[/autotag] was called on to pinch-hit for Yuli Gurriel, but he struck out to end the inning, bringing him to 0 for 18 in the postseason. However, he stayed in the game to take over at first base.

Mancini was much more productive with his glove. He fielded Kyle Schwarber’s ground ball and recorded the unassisted third out in the bottom of the eighth, snuffing out a Phillies rally that had produced one run. Then, he got the final putout of the ninth and the game when Nick Castellanos grounded out to shortstop Jeremy Pena.

[autotag]Matt Vierling[/autotag] did not appear for the Phillies at all. He has not played since he appeared as a defensive replacement in the ninth inning of Game 3, when Mancini flied out to him.

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Kyle Schwarber ensured Phillies wouldn’t be embarrassingly no-hit again by mashing a HR in first at-bat

SCHWARBOMB!

Kyle Schwarber talked the talk after the Philadelphia Phillies were no-hit in Game 4 of the World Series and now he’s walking the walk.

After the Phillies were embarrassingly no-hit by the Houston Astros, Schwarber gave the most Philadelphia quote of all time in response to being asked about the historic moment. On Thursday, it only took one batter — Schwarber himself — for the Phillies to register a hit and in a big way.

With the Phillies down 1-0 in the bottom of the first, Schwarber tied things up and ensured Philadelphia wouldn’t be no-hit again with a monster solo shot to right field to send fans into a frenzy.

Now that’s one way to silence the critics! The Phillies and their fans really needed a moment like that after Game 4 then going down early in Game 5, but it’s no surprise that Schwarber was the one to deliver the goods after making such a statement the night before.

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Kyle Schwarber had the most Philadelphia response to being no-hit by the Astros

Kyle Schwarber didn’t hold back. LOL.

The Houston Astros pulled even with the Phillies in the World Series on Wednesday night and they did so in historic fashion with just the second no-hitter in the history of the Fall Classic.

Yup, a day after one of their pitchers seemed to be tipping pitches in a loss, four of their pitchers – Cristian Javier, Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero and Ryan Pressly – combined to no-hit the Phillies in a 5-0 win that left the home crowd in Philadelphia stunned.

After the game Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was asked how he felt about being no-hit and making such bad MLB history and, well, he had the perfect answer:

That’s hilarious. And perfect. And so Philadelphia of him.

Twitter had reactions.

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Kyle Schwarber absolutely obliterated a homer during the World Series, and MLB fans loved it

Schwar-bomb!

Kyle Schwarber is going to remember this homer for the rest of his life.

The Philadelphia Phillies outfielder absolutely hammered a homer out of Citizens Bank Park Tuesday night in Game 3 of the World Series, giving the Phillies a 6-0 advantage over the Houston Astros during the bottom of the fifth.

When we say hammered, we mean total destruction. You could practically hear the sound barrier shatter into a million pieces when Schwarber smacked the ball out of the field.

It was a Schwarber Bomb for the ages, one that will surely play in highlight reels for years to come if the Phillies can keep momentum and claim the title.

Right on the heels of a great homer moment for Alec Bohm (with a pep talk assist from Bryce Harper), it was a great night for balls getting hit out of the park for Phillies fans.

Schwarber keeps this up for the rest of the series, and he’ll have a statue next to Rocky sooner than later (or at the very least, a lifetime supply of Wawa gift cards).

World Series 2022: Game 3 odds, predictions and prop picks for Astros vs. Phillies

Predictions for Game 3 of the World Series.

The Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies are tied at one game apiece as the World Series shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Monday, and this is where Houston’s rotational depth should begin to pay dividends.

They’re starting Lance McCullers Jr., who is fresher than most players at this point in the year after not making his debut until August. He’s been phenomenal in limited action, posting six quality starts in 10 games this season and postseason and not allowing more than three earned runs in any game.

The Phillies will have Noah Syndergaard on the mound, a solid option but clear drop-off from Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler, who the Astros were able to catch up to in Games 1 and 2. All 10 runs scored by the Astros this series have been off the starters.

Syndergaard should also be somewhat fresh after pitching all of 5 1/3 innings in three appearances this postseason, including two in relief. And he’s seen these Astros as a member of the Angels earlier in the season. In his first start of the year, he held them to two hits and no runs in 5 1/3 innings. Then, in July, Houston caught up to him for three runs in four innings.

So far in these playoffs, Houston’s good offense has beaten Philly’s good pitching. So I expect more of that in Game 3. But I do anticipate Philadelphia’s offense coming back to life at home after being shut down by Framber Valdez in Game 2.

Kyle Schwarber has reached base in nine straight games, and he hit a lead-off homer the last time he saw McCullers near the end of the regular season. So I like him to reach on a hit in Game 3, and my favorite bet from the game is over 0.5 runs in the first inning. I’m also looking for the total to go over eight runs in an Astros win.

Prince’s Pick: Astros win 6-4

Prince’s Prop: Yes to run in first inning (+105)

Player Prop: Kyle Schwarber Over 0.5 hits (-145)