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Schwarber's 30th HR Secures Win, Sets Phillies Pace Record

6/29/2026

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Summary

Schwarber’s 30th

Kyle Schwarber hit his 30th home run, delivering the winning run in the Phillies’ 5-4 win over the Mets.
The blast gave Philadelphia a league lead, five home runs ahead of the nearest rival.
It was the fastest 30-home-run pace in Phillies history, eclipsing Mike Schmidt and Ryan Howard.
MLB Network analyst Sarah Langs verified the record as the quickest to 30 homers for the Phillies.

Summary

Mattingly Leads

Don Mattingly has guided the Phillies to a 38-18 record since becoming interim manager.
The Phillies hold NL Wild Card spot, trail Braves by 3.5 games, and are 18-6 in one-run games, while the Mets are 7-15 in the category.
Kodai Senga made his first regular-season relief appearance in the majors during the game.
Jhoan Duran earned his 21st save of the season by closing out the ninth inning.

History

Historical Context

The 1976 Phillies, led by Mike Schmidt’s 12 homers in the first 15 games—including four on April 17—and a franchise-record 101 wins, earned their first postseason berth since 1950. That power surge forged a lasting identity, echoed today as Kyle Schwarber reached 30 homers in record time under interim manager Don Mattingly’s resurgence.

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Schwarber’s 30th

Kyle Schwarber hit his 30th home run, delivering the winning run in the Phillies’ 5-4 win over the Mets.
The blast gave Philadelphia a league lead, five home runs ahead of the nearest rival.
It was the fastest 30-home-run pace in Phillies history, eclipsing Mike Schmidt and Ryan Howard.
MLB Network analyst Sarah Langs verified the record as the quickest to 30 homers for the Phillies.

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