Kyle Schwarber Proving Once Again That When Ball Go Far, Team Go Far

AP Photo/Matt SlocumKyle Schwarber is back at it again, mashing homers in the postseason just like he’s done since setting the Cubs’ record as a rookie in 2015. His five homers in that postseason run were more than any other player had hit in club history, and his six total playoff dingers are still tied for the franchise lead. With two more for the Phillies in Tuesday’s blowout win over the Diamondbacks, Schwarber is tied for seventh all-time with 18 playoff dingers.

And he’s done it in just 237 plate appearances, far fewer than anyone else near him on the list save for Nelson Cruz (230).

Home runs carry added importance in the postseason because rallies are at a premium due to tougher…