Phillies' Kyle Schwarber joins Yankees HOF after 5-hit day vs. Giants
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber's five-hit day on Thursday matched New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig for the most hits, walks, doubles, and not striking out during a doubleheader.
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The Philadelphia Phillies may have turned a corner, as they won their first series since the beginning of April when they played the Colorado Rockies (April 1 to 5). Not only was it the Phillies' first series win, but it was also their first series sweep of the season; the San Francisco dropped both games of a day/night doubleheader. One of the Phillies' main contributors in their sweep of the Giants was designated hitter Kyle Schwarber.
Schwarber, who signed a five-year ($150 million) contract in the offseason, proved why he was worth re-signing on Thursday. Kyle Schwarber had quite the day for the Philadelphia Phillies In the doubleheader, Schwarber went five-for-six, with two home runs, two doubles, three walks, and no strikeouts. Schwarber’s performance on Thursday was historic, as he's the first player since New York Yankees Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig to have a day with: five-plus home runs, three-plus walks, two-plus home runs, and no strikeouts, according to OptaSTATS.
Gehrig did so on August 26, 1935, against the Chicago White Sox . In his doubleheader, Gehrig went six-for-nine, with two doubles, two home runs, and three walks. Kyle Schwarber of the @Phillies is the first MLB player to have a day with: 5+ hits 3+ walks 2+ doubles 2+ homers 0 strikeouts ...