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Kyle Schwarber Sets Phillies HR Record with MLB-leading 30th Homer

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Kyle Schwarber drove a 408-foot home run in the seventh inning to become the first player with 30 homers this season, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets. The blast off Kodai Senga's first regular-season relief appearance broke the Phillies' franchise record for fastest to reach the milestone, accomplishing the feat in just 84 games.

Schwarber's 217th career homer with Philadelphia broke a tie with Jimmy Rollins for the franchise's ninth-most, while his streak of six consecutive 30-homer seasons is the longest active run in baseball. The six-time 30-homer man could finish the season fifth on the Phillies' all-time list if he maintains his current pace, adding to what's become a dominant stretch of his career.

Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm and Brandon Marsh drove in runs for the Phillies, who overcame an early 3-0 deficit. Kyle Backhus earned the win with two outs in the sixth, and Jhoan Duran notched his 21st save with a hitless ninth. Starter Jesús Luzardo allowed one run over five innings with six strikeouts.

The victory improved Philadelphia to 18-6 in one-run games this season, while the Mets dropped to 7-15 in close contests. With his latest display of power, Schwarber continues to pace the Phillies' offensive surge while chasing history in his pursuit of the franchise's all-time home run crown.