Kyle Schwarber is one of those rare few whose very approach to the batter’s box makes the ground tremble. His every swing is laden with the potential for a home run. His presence evokes unease in pitchers, and anticipatory glee in Phillies fans. All of these things are intensified, to a nearly unbearable degree, when he strides to the plate with the bases loaded. It is one thing to know that, and another to see it. Tonight, we saw it.
The game began with Zach Neto making it to base with a basic bingle against Taijuan Walker.