Kyle Schwarber, Phillies eager to stay hot in opener vs. Pirates
Kyle Schwarber’s two homers lifted Philadelphia after a six-run deficit, and his 20th blast came on the earliest date in major league history, Stats Perform said.
- On Friday, May 15, 2026, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 in 10 innings, fueled by two home runs from designated hitter Kyle Schwarber in a dramatic rally.
- Since manager Don Mattingly replaced Rob Thomson on April 28, Philadelphia's record improved to 13-4, marking a turnaround after a 10-game slide in April that cost Thomson his job.
- Schwarber reached a major league-leading 20 home runs, while Bryce Harper recorded four hits, including a tying single in the ninth inning that pulled Philadelphia even.
- Following the victory, Schwarber deflected credit to his teammates, saying "There's so much good that went on today that we were able to respond and fight back."
- Schwarber reached 20 homers on the earliest date in MLB history, surpassing Arizona's Luis Gonzalez, who hit his 20th on May 17, 2001, as the Phillies prepare for their series continuation.
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