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Schwarber Slump Threatens Phillies | Philadelphia Phillies News
Kyle Schwarber’s slump is turning into a season-defining crisis for the Phillies—just 33 homers this year, but his last blast was July 18th and he’s gone cold since. With an OPS of .743 in August and no hits in the month, his drop-off from a 22-homer first half is alarming. At 33, a nagging injury may be to blame—and the team’s refusal to put him on the IL suggests it’s not a quick fix. Already struggling offensively, the Phillies’ hopes for a playoff push now rest heavily on Schwarber’s ability to rebound before the season ends. With Luis Arraez bringing elite hitting, it’s not enough if…
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