PHILADELPHIA — Surely there was some frustration for the Phillies after being swept out of New York by their rival Mets this week. What better way to let out some steam than an old-fashioned pummeling?
Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber brought out all the punishment on Thursday night, tying a major-league record with four home runs in a single game. His nine RBIs set a new franchise record. After a hitless series against the Mets and an 0-for-20 stretch heading into the night, Schwarber left the announced crowd of 41,293 at Citizens Bank Park in awe and screaming “MVP” after his three-run laser beam provided a historic moment in the seventh inning with No.