Historic Night at CBP

Kyle Schwarber turned Citizens Bank Park into his personal fireworks show last night (8/28/25). His historic performance, which included hitting FOUR homers, driving in a franchise-record NINE RBIs, and sending the Phillies to a 19–4 win over the Braves.

Photo via @phillies instagram

Short version: Schwarber finished 4-for-6, 4 HR, 9 RBI, the Phils pounded out 20 hits (11 for extra bases), and the pennant race suddenly felt a little louder in Philly.

Schwarber was HISTORIC last night, see for yourself:

•  • 1st inning: Solo 450-foot rocket to the second deck in right

•  • 4th inning: A towering two-run shot that flirted with the right-field pole during a six-run inning

•  • 6th inning: A three-run opposite-field bomb to left-center

•  • 7th inning: A line-drive homer to right with a full house on its feet; the chill running down your spine type of swing (I was there - can confirm!!)

  • Video from @phillies instagram

• He came back in the 8th (with Braves infielder Vidal Bruján pitching) and flew out, leaving to a standing ovation (and a stadium full of MVP chants)

Schwarber wasn't the only one who hit last night: Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, and Max Kepler also went deep. The Phillies hit seven homers total, and Harrison Bader almost hit for the cycle (4-for-5 with a double and a triple). This wasn't just Schwarber's solo show; it was an offensive downpour.

But, just how rare was Schwarber's night? Very.

Schwarber's performance last night was not just a standout in Phillies history, but also in MLB history. He is now only the 21st player in MLB history to hit four homers in a single game, and just the fourth Phillie to do it (joining Mike Schmidt, Chuck Klein, and Ed Delahanty). This season alone has already seen three four-homer games, a new MLB season record.

Also: Schwarber's four homers pushed him to 49 on the year, a career high and now second in Phillies single-season history (Ryan Howard's 58 still sits on top). Only Cal Raleigh of the Mariners has more this year (50).

Of course, Schwarber kept it calm: "If it happens, great. If it doesn't, great," he said about chasing franchise history. Translation: he wants the team first, but yeah, the personal milestone is wild.

Braves starter Cal Quantrill was hit hard (nine runs in 3⅓ innings), while Aaron Nola, after a brutal 1st inning, settled in and gave Philly enough length to let the bats run wild. Aaron Nola also surpassed Cole Hamels and now is #3 on the all-time Phillies strike out list. He needs less than 30 more to pass the next milestone, Robin Roberts.

Nola is now #3 of all time franchise strikeouts! (Photo via @phillies Instagram)

The win, plus a Mets loss last night (thank you, Marlins!), stretched the Phillies' division lead and gave the clubhouse a big ol' boost.

So, where were you when Kyle Schwarber had a career-defining game? I was there, along with the cast of ABC's "Abbott Elementary", on Star Wars night.

The cast of ABC's "Abbott Elementary" with the Phillie Phanatic! (photo via @phillies instagram)