Phillies Extend Win Streak to Four with Schwarber's 42nd HR

Kyle Schwarber hit his 42nd home run of the 2025 season during the Philadelphia Phillies' 4-1 comeback win against the Cincinnati Reds, moving him into the National League lead and past Shohei Ohtani. Schwarber's two-run homer in the eighth inning capped a four-run rally against Reds reliever Tony Santillan, extending the Phillies' winning streak to four games and increasing their division lead. Phillies' Weston Wilson and Trea Turner also contributed key RBIs in the eighth inning, helping to overcome a 1-0 deficit. Schwarber has been in strong form since the All-Star break, batting .270 with 12 home runs and 28 RBIs in 22 games, and is now among the top contenders for the NL MVP Award. The 32-year-old slugger, known for his power hitting, is closing in on his career high for home runs in a season and trails only Seattle's Cal Raleigh in MLB home runs this year. Philadelphia's pitching, led by Taijuan Walker and a clutch save by Orion Kerkering, helped contain the Reds, supporting the team's offensive surge.