On Friday night, the Philadelphia Phillies will continue their series with the New York Mets (at home).
The Phillies are coming off a 4-1 loss on Thursday.
Kyle Schwarber finished with one hit and one strikeout.
Schwarber Sends Message To Philadelphia
GettyKyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies competes in the finals of the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Ahead of Friday’s game (and following All-Star week in Philadelphia), Schwarber made a post to Instagram.
He wrote: “Philadelphia…… you guys were incredible! Second half incoming 🤟🏼”
Schwarber is in the middle of his fifth season playing for the Phillies.
He is currently batting .254 with 90 hits, 32 home runs, 59 RBIs, 57 runs and two stolen bases in 94 games.
Fans Reacts To Schwarber’s Post
GettyKyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies at bat during the third inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@hine.y: “LETS ROCK KYLE! THIS IS OUR YEAR”
@montstmikey: “Thank you for picking US, Kyle. Philly loves you. Forever a legend and hero in this perfectly imperfect blue collar town.”
@clgphotoz: “Thanks Kyle to you, our All-Stars and the whole Phillies organization for repping us so well during the break!!! You all were amazing!! 🙌”
Getty Brandon Marsh #16 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates his two-run home run with Kyle Schwarber #12 in the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on June 16, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
@takacswilliam: “Gotta play better than last night. Hoping for a strong finish.”
@schwarbomb_: “WE LOVE YOU KYLE, WE DO! WE LOVE YOU KYLE, WE DO! WE LOVE YOU KYLE, WE DO! OHHHHHHH KYLE WE LOVE YOU!”
@gracie_harden1984: “We love you Kyle!! All Star ⭐️”
GettyKyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies stands on first base after hitting a single in the first inning during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Citizens Bank Park on June 5, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Schwarber has also spent time playing for the Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox over 12 MLB seasons.
He helped the Cubs win the 2016 World Series title.
Phillies Right Now
GettyAaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of the first inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on July 16, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Phillies come into Friday night as the second-place team in the National League East with a 54-44 record in 98 games.
They have have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 25-22 in 47 games at home).
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