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Schwarber’s Historic Four-Homer Night Powers Phillies Past Braves

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Published28 Aug 2025

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What started ugly ended historic. Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola surrendered three runs in the first inning, but it was Kyle Schwarber to the rescue with a night for the ages.

Schwarber blasted four home runs, becoming the first Phillies player since Mike Schmidt in 1976 to accomplish the feat, as the Fightins’ crushed the Atlanta Braves, 19-4, on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park.

The slugger went deep in the second, fourth, sixth, and eighth innings, sending the near sellout crowd into a frenzy with each swing. His final blast, a towering shot to right, punctuated a blowout that saw the Phillies offense erupt for 20 hits.

The power surge also pushed Schwarber’s season total to 49, putting him on pace to surpass Ryan Howard’s franchise-record 58 home runs set in 2006.

Nola settled down after his rocky start, working six innings and holding Atlanta to one more run the rest of the way. The bullpen handled the final three-plus innings with ease as the Phillies rolled to one of their most lopsided wins of the season.

The victory not only showcased Schwarber’s power but also reinforced the Phillies’ offensive depth. Every starter recorded at least one hit, with Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, and Harrison Bader each adding multi-hit nights.

With the win, and the New York Mets 7-4 loss to the Miami Marlins, the Phillies tightened extended their grip atop the NL East to 5-games, while the Braves were left reeling after one of their worst losses of the season.

By the Numbers

  • 4 – Home runs by Kyle Schwarber, tying Mike Schmidt (1976) for most in a game in Phillies history.

  • 9 – RBIs for Schwarber on the night.

  • 49– Home runs this season for Schwarber, putting him on pace to chase Ryan Howard’s single-season Phillies record (58 in 2006).

  • 20– Phillies hits, the most in a game this season

  • 19 – Runs scored by the Phillies, the most in a game this year.

  • 4-for-5 – OF Harrison Bader was a home run shy of hitting for the cycle.

  • 9 – Phillies starters with at least one hit. Everybody hits!