A dynasty-to-be ended up with only one championship, but Schwarber, an affable slugger known for (very) long home runs, is back in the Fall Classic with Philadelphia.
HOUSTON — As the Philadelphia leadoff man Kyle Schwarber stepped into the batter’s box to start the World Series games here, what he saw when he looked across the field was a Houston Astros behemoth with sensational pitching and a well-rounded lineup.