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Kyle Schwarber hits 30th homer in Phillies' 5-4 victory over Mets

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Kyle Schwarber hits 30th homer in Phillies' 5-4 victory over Mets

Summary

Kyle Schwarber became the first player in Major League Baseball to hit 30 home runs this season, achieving the milestone with a two-run shot in the seventh inning, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets on June 28, 2026. The Phillies initially held a 3-0 lead before falling behind 4-3. Schwarber's homer came off Kodai Senga, who was making his first regular-season relief appearance. The Phillies' Jesús Luzardo had a strong outing, giving up just one run over five innings while striking out six batters.

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By the Numbers

•Schwarber's homer was 408 feet to center field.
•Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, and Brandon Marsh contributed with RBIs.
•Kyle Backhus recorded his first win of the season.
•Jhoan Duran secured his 21st save.
•The game took place at Citi Field in New York.

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11:11 PMESPN — Schwarber sets Phils mark with MLB-best 30th HR
9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Schwarber sets Phillies record with MLB-best 30th homer in 5-4 win over Mets

What they're saying

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Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. The Phillies squandered an early 3-0 lead and fell behind 4-3 before Schwarber hit a 408-foot drive to center field off Kodai Senga (0-7), who was making the first regular-season relief appearance of his big league career. Schwarber connected in Philadelphia's 84th game — the fastest anyone has reached 30 homers in franchise history.
— Yahoo Sportsby JERRY BEACH