Kyle Schwarber sets Phillies franchise record with home run against Atlanta Braves

Kyle Schwarber hit his 230th home run as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, surpassing Ryan Howard for the most in franchise history. The solo shot occurred in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves and served as the only run of the game, resulting in a 1-0 Philadelphia victory. This performance marked Schwarber’s 43rd home run of the season, bringing his year-to-date totals to 87 RBIs across 138 games. The win moves the Phillies to a record of 81-63, leaving them four games behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East standings. Schwarber, currently signed through 2030, continues to serve as a primary power hitter for the club as they remain in the division race.

• 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Schwarber surpasses Phillies legend for franchise record during win over Braves