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WASHINGTON – Kyle Schwarber's epic first half was paused Tuesday, June 23, when the Philadelphia Phillies slugger was scratched from their lineup with lower back tightness.
The indomitable DH, whose 29 home runs lead the major leagues, entered this series against the Nationals on a significant heater, combining with teammate Bryce Harper to go 12 for 17 with six home runs over two games Saturday and Sunday against the New York Mets. He now has 369 homers for his career.
But shortly before game time against Washington , Schwarber was scratched from his No. 2 spot in the lineup; the Nos. 3-7 hitters all moved up a spot with Edmundo Sosa inserted in the eighth spot at DH.
Schwarber has played in 75 of the Phillies' 79 games. He played in at least 155 games in his first four years in Philadelphia, including 162 last season, hitting a National League-best 56 home runs before signing a five-year, $150 million contract over the winter.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kyle Schwarber injury: MLB home run leader removed from Phillies lineup
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The indomitable DH, whose 29 home runs lead the major leagues, entered this series against the Nationals on a significant heater, combining with teammate Bryce Harper to go 12 for 17 with six home runs over two games Saturday and Sunday against the New York Mets. He now has 369 homers for his career.
But shortly before game time against Washington , Schwarber was scratched from his No. 2 spot in the lineup; the Nos. 3-7 hitters all moved up a spot with Edmundo Sosa inserted in the eighth spot at DH.
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Schwarber has played in 75 of the Phillies' 79 games. He played in at least 155 games in his first four years in Philadelphia, including 162 last season, hitting a National League-best 56 home runs before signing a five-year, $150 million contract over the winter.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kyle Schwarber injury: MLB home run leader removed from Phillies lineup
Continue reading...