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Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber somehow hits a home run on one knee
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Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber went viral Monday after blasting a home run while dropping to one knee during a game vs. the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park. The towering shot captured the Phillies slugger , who generated enough power to drive the ball out of the park despite losing balance mid-swing. The moment pointed out Schwarber's rare power and early-season form, adding to his growing list of long home runs while reinforcing his impact atop Philadelphia's lineup.
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MLB took to its X, formerly Twitter, showcasing the moment he hit the shot with one knee on the ground.
The home run came in the bottom of the first inning, as the Phillies struck first to take a 2–0 lead over the Cubs. Schwarber, a key left-handed bat for Philadelphia, connected on a low pitch that caused his front side to collapse, sending him down toward his back knee as he swung. Despite the compromised position, he still drove the ball out to center field.
The viral clip shows the home run traveling a projected 414 feet with a 103.5 mph exit velocity off Cubs pitcher Javier Assad on an 87 mph changeup.
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The homer quickly drew attention because one-knee home runs are extremely uncommon at the major-league level, where balance and leverage are typically essential for power. Schwarber's ability to maintain bat speed in that situation highlights his strength and swing mechanics.
The Phillies currently lead the Cubs 4–2 in the bottom of the fifth inning with no outs. Chicago scored in the top half of the inning on a two-run home run by shortstop Dansby Swanson .
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