Schwarber hits 40th home run, ties Phils record for seasons
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:33 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Kyle Schwarber hit his 40th home run of the season on August 26, 2026, leading MLB in home runs. This achievement ties him with Ryan Howard for the most seasons in Philadelphia Phillies history with 40 or more home runs. Schwarber's milestone marks his fourth season reaching this mark, showcasing his consistent power-hitting ability. The Phillies look to continue their strong performance as the season progresses.
- •Schwarber's 40th home run achieved on August 26, 2026
- •Matches Ryan Howard's Phillies record for 40-plus homer seasons
- •This is Schwarber's fourth season with 40 or more home runs
- •Schwarber leads MLB in home runs this season
- •Phillies aim for continued success in the season
- 11:05 PMESPN MLB — Schwarber ties Phils record with 4th 40-HR season
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Schwarber hits MLB-leading 40th homer, Luzardo fans 7 as Phillies beat Mariners 6-0
"Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th home run, Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in seven innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Seattle Mariners 6-0 Wednesday. Schwarber hit a three-run shot in the second inning and reached 40 homers for a fourth season with Philadelphia, matching the franchise mark set by Ryan Howard. The 33-year-old Schwarber, who snapped an 0-for-7 slump with a single in the first, sent Bryan Woo's fastball 425 feet into right-center to cap a four-run inning that put the Phillies ahead 6-0.
"Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th homer of the season, matching Ryan Howard's Phillies record for most 40-plus homer seasons.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 26, 2026, 11:05 PMSchwarber ties Phils record with 4th 40-HR season
Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th homer of the season, matching Ryan Howard's Phillies record for most 40-plus homer seasons.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 11:01 PMSchwarber hits MLB-leading 40th homer, Luzardo fans 7 as Phillies beat Mariners 6-0
Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th home run, Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in seven innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Seattle Mariners 6-0 Wednesday. Schwarber hit a three-run shot in the second inning and reached 40 homers for a fourth season with Philadelphia, matching the franchise mark set by Ryan Howard. The 33-year-old Schwarber, who snapped an 0-for-7 slump with a single in the first, sent Bryan Woo's fastball 425 feet into right-center to cap a four-run inning that put the Phillies ahead 6-0.
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