Philadelphia Phillies’ slugger Kyle Schwarber is setting baseball ablaze, tying Aaron Judge with an MLB-leading 14 home runs in 2025. His latest feat—a 397-foot “Schwar-BOMB” against the Cleveland Guardians on May 11—capped a two-homer night, sparking a 7-1 rout and igniting frenzied posts on X. Fans like @DubyaKay17 hailed his “no-doubters,” as Schwarber’s 46-game on-base streak, the longest in the NL, fuels Philly’s playoff charge.
Schwarber’s power surge is no fluke. With 16 homers during his streak, he’s redefined his $100 million role, blending raw strength with newfound consistency. His nine homers in the last 14 games have powered the Phillies to 11 wins, including a dominant series over Tampa Bay. Now 8 games over .500, Philly sits just 1.5 games back of the NL East lead, with Schwarber’s bat as the catalyst.
The city’s buzzing. From sports bars to X threads, fans see Schwarber as the key to October glory. Posts praise his leadership, with some calling him an MVP dark horse.
As the Phillies eye their first World Series since 2008, Schwarber’s chase for the home run crown is the story captivating baseball. Manager Rob Thomson calls him “unstoppable,” and with a rotation led by Zack Wheeler and Ranger Suárez, Philly’s dreams feel within reach.
Schwarber’s next target? Overtaking Judge outright. With every swing, he’s not just smashing homers—he’s smashing doubts, proving Philly’s ready to reign. Catch the action at Citizens Bank Park or follow @Phillies on X for the latest.
Source: MLB.com
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