Watch: Kyle Schwarber hits leadoff home run

Why does Rob Thomson stick with Kyle Schwarber as the leadoff hitter even when’s scuffling?

Well, because he’s only ever one swing away from catching fire.

After hitting a 488-foot home run in Game 1 of the NLCS, Schwarber led off Game 3 with a home run against San Diego Padres’ righty Joe Musgrove:

Schwar💣 to get things started! pic.twitter.com/F83Bk94p6M

— Phillies Nation (@PhilliesNation) October 21, 2022

For Schwarber, it was his 11th career postseason home run, and second this October.

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