Watch: Kyle Schwarber grand slam highlights huge first inning for Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies needed a big start Saturday against the Chicago Cubs, and that’s exactly what they got.

Looking to halt a five-game losing streak, the top three hitters in the Phillies lineup — Bryson Stott, Nick Castellanos and Bryce Harper — all reached base in the bottom of the first inning. And with the bases loaded, Kyle Schwarber promptly unloaded them with a 435-foot grand slam against his former team:

And to the second deck it goes 💣 pic.twitter.com/30syUymUbf

— Phillies Nation (@PhilliesNation) May 20, 2023

While 2023 has been a struggle so far for Schwarber, he does still lead the team with 11 home runs this season.

Later in the inning, first baseman Kody Clemens extended the lead with a two-run home run, plating himself and Alec Bohm:

He sure can do it all! pic.twitter.com/IyUvpJw5zm

— Phillies Nation (@PhilliesNation) May 20, 2023

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