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Phillies' Kyle Schwarber makes home run history done just once before in MLB
TL;DR
Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies has made home run history, achieving a feat previously accomplished only by Albert Belle. This milestone comes as Schwarber continues his impressive performance at the plate.
Key points
- Kyle Schwarber made home run history in MLB.
- Only one other player, Albert Belle, has achieved this feat.
- Schwarber's performance has helped the Phillies improve their season.
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The Philadelphia Phillies might've begun the year on a bad note, but since Don Mattingly took over, things have gone a lot better. They're now just one game under .500.
A huge reason why they've found such success, beyond the pitching staff getting a lot better, has been the dominance of Kyle Schwarber at the plate.
And amid his latest hot streak, Sarah Langs shared on Twitter/x that Schwarber's made some home run history, just one other time in MLB history, with MLB icon Albert Belle.
Kyle Schwarber joins HR history with only Albert Belle
"This is the second time Kyle Schwarber has had 9+ home runs in an 8-game span, also doing so in June 2021," Langs posted. "The only other player in MLB history to have such a span in multiple seasons is Albert Belle (1998 and 1995)."
Belle was a five-time All-Star who finished his 12-year career with 381 home runs. In 1998, Belle hit nine homers in eight games, and in 1995, he hit 10 homers in just seven games; both came near the end of the season.
Q&A
What home run milestone did Kyle Schwarber achieve?
Kyle Schwarber achieved a home run milestone that has only been accomplished once before in MLB history by Albert Belle.
How has Kyle Schwarber's performance impacted the Phillies' season?
Kyle Schwarber's dominance at the plate has significantly contributed to the Philadelphia Phillies' improved performance, bringing them closer to a .500 record.
Who is the only other player to share this home run record with Schwarber?
The only other player to share this home run record with Kyle Schwarber is MLB icon Albert Belle.
