Kyle Schwarber hits a two-run home run to right center field, increasing the Phillies' with a score of 3-0 in the top of the 8th inning

Philadelphia Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber is tied with Aaron Judge for the Major League home run lead with 14 and he’s had an interesting mantra to help him at the plate, particularly against left-handed pitchers.

Schwarber Delivers Again in the Eighth. Not content with just one homer, Schwarber returned in the eighth inning to do even more damage. This time, he went deep off reliever Tim H

There’s someone inside the Philadelphia Phillies organization who’s been helping Kyle Schwarber become a better hitter against left-handed pitchers — and the numbers show it’s working: he’s hitting .304 against them.

It's been a long time since Kyle Schwarber went an entire game without getting on base. The Phillies' designated hitter has reached safely in 45 straight games dating to last year, including Philadelphia’s first 39 games this season.

Schwarber has evolved into an elite left-on-left hitter by changing his preparation, equipment and, perhaps more than anything, his mind.

The top 5 MLB home run prop bets for today are up and running, with a list of sluggers ready to go deep. Aaron Judge continues his hot hitting streak and has matched Kyle Schwarber at the top with 14 home runs.

With Kyle Schwarber’s contract situation, it’s something that could result in the Phillies landing a star first baseman in the form of Pete Alonso of the New York Mets. Alonso, who is expected to opt out and make more than the two-year, $54 million deal he signed with the Mets during the offseason, could be a target for the Phillies.