Schwarber Hits 41st Homer, Phillies End Texas Drought

Kyle Schwarber hit his 41st home run in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 9-1 win over the Texas Rangers, ending a decade-long losing streak for the Phillies in Texas. Schwarber's early homer narrowed the gap with league leader Cal Raleigh, while Trea Turner drove in five runs including a three-run homer, and Cristopher Sánchez notched his 11th win of the season. Schwarber is now closing in on Ryan Howard’s Phillies single-season record of 58 homers, and comparisons between the two sluggers continue. His consistent power has put him in the National League MVP conversation and remains crucial for the Phillies, who lead the NL East and are focused on a World Series run. Both players and coaches attribute Schwarber’s surge to steady work rather than chasing home run records. Schwarber’s popularity and on-field leadership continue to energize the Phillies’ fanbase.