Phillies' Kyle Schwarber returns to first base, hits 25th home run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:18 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Kyle Schwarber returned to first base for the Philadelphia Phillies' game against the Miami Marlins on June 16, his first start at the position in 1,698 days. Schwarber capped his performance with a fourth-inning home run, moving into the MLB home run lead with 25. His homer marked his 10th career start at first base and his 212th with the Phillies, placing him 10th on the franchise's all-time list. The Phillies led 8-2 at the time of the home run. Manager Don Mattingly expressed confidence in Schwarber's ability to play the position effectively.
- •Schwarber's last start at first base was during the 2021 ALCS.
- •The Phillies scored eight runs in the game, clinching an 8-2 win.
- •Schwarber is tied for the MLB home run lead with 25.
- •The home run was his 212th with the Phillies, ranking 10th in franchise history.
- •Mattingly commented positively on Schwarber's versatility as a player.
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies' Kyle Schwarber returns to first base, blasts MLB-leading 25th homer
"Philadelphia's slugger had not started at first base in 1,698 days.
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