Kyle Schwarber homers on 3-0 count for second time in MLB career
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber has hit 27 home runs against the Cincinnati Reds, more than he’s homered against any opponent.But when the former Middletown High School standout homered off of Reds starter Andrew Abbott in the third inning of the Reds’ 4-1 loss in their series opener, Schwarber did something he hadn’t done against Cincinnati and has rarely done throughout his MLB career.AdvertisementAccording to Baseball Reference, Schwarber homered on a 3-0 count for the first time against the Reds and just the second time in 12 MLB seasons.1 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosHall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench joins in a presentation of the Johnny Bench Award before the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Phillies led 3-0 after three innings. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)1 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosHall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench joins in a presentation of the Johnny Bench Award before the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Phillies led 3-0 after three innings. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)2 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosSam the Bald Eagle and trainer Eddie Annal make an appearance before the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Phillies led 3-0 after three innings. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)3 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosSam the Bald Eagle and trainer Eddie Annal make an appearance before the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Phillies led 3-0 after three innings. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)4 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosYoung fans grab the attention of Cincinnati Reds second baseman Ivan Johnson (63) for autographs before the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Phillies led 3-0 after three innings. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)5 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosCincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) throws a pitch in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Phillies led 3-0 after three innings. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)6 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosCincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) loses his helmet as he swings and misses for a strike in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Phillies led 3-0 after three innings. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)7 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosCincinnati Reds first base coach Collin Cowgill (54) carries players’ gear at first base in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Phillies led 3-0 after three innings. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)8 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosCincinnati Reds left fielder JJ Bleday (22) high fives first base coach Collin Cowgill (54) after reaching first on a hit in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Phillies led 3-0 after three innings. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)9 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosPhiladelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch in the second inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Phillies led 3-0 after three innings. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)10 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosCincinnati Reds left fielder JJ Bleday (22) catches a line drive off the bat of Bryson Stott in the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Phillies led 3-0 after three innings. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)11 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosPhiladelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) walks for first base as he hits a two-run home run in the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Phillies led 3-0 after three innings. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)12 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosCincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) rubs a new ball after giving up a two-run home run to Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) in the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Phillies led 3-0 after three innings. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)13 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosPhiladelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) celebrates a two-run home run in the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Phillies led 3-0 after three innings. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)14 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosThe John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge shines in the sunset during the sixth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Reds lost 4-1 to the Phillies. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)15 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosCincinnati Reds pitcher Pierce Johnson (52) throws a pitch in the seventh inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Reds lost 4-1 to the Phillies. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)16 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosCincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suárez (28) runs the bases on a solo home run in the seventh inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Reds lost 4-1 to the Phillies. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)17 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosCincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suárez (28) runs the bases on a solo home run in the seventh inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Reds lost 4-1 to the Phillies. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)18 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosPhiladelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) and Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) watch an ABS review in the seventh inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Reds lost 4-1 to the Phillies. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)19 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosCincinnati Reds pitcher Julian Garcia (57) throws a pitch in the seventh inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Reds lost 4-1 to the Phillies. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)20 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosPhiladelphia Phillies right fielder Derek Hill (49) catches a fly ball off the bat of TJ Friedl in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Reds lost 4-1 to the Phillies. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)21 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosPhiladelphia Phillies manager Don Mattingly (8) seeks clarification on a call in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Reds lost 4-1 to the Phillies. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)22 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosPhiladelphia Phillies manager Don Mattingly (8) seeks clarification on a call in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Reds lost 4-1 to the Phillies. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)23 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosPhiladelphia Phillies infield coach Bobby Dickerson (9) rushes from the dugout to argue a call with umpires in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Reds lost 4-1 to the Phillies. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)24 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosPhiladelphia Phillies infield coach Bobby Dickerson (9) rushes from the dugout to argue a call with crew chief umpire Alfonso Márquez (72) in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Reds lost 4-1 to the Phillies. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)25 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosPhiladelphia Phillies manager Don Mattingly (8) walks infield coach Bobby Dickerson off of the field after arguing with umpires in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Reds lost 4-1 to the Phillies. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)26 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosPhiladelphia Phillies manager Don Mattingly (8) relieves pitcher Orion Kerkering with the bases loaded in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Reds lost 4-1 to the Phillies. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)27 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosPhiladelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) talks with manager Don Mattingly during a pitching change in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Reds lost 4-1 to the Phillies. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)28 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosCincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suárez (28) fouls a pitch off of his knee in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Reds lost 4-1 to the Phillies. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)29 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosCincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suárez (28) drops to the ground in pain after he fouls a pitch off of his knee in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Reds lost 4-1 to the Phillies. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)30 / 30Reds drop series opener to the Phillies at home, see photosPhiladelphia Phillies pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) celebrates a win with catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) after the ninth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Reds lost 4-1 to the Phillies. (Sam Greene/The Enquirer)Schwarber’s only other homer on a 3-0 count came against the San Francisco Giants’ Jarlín García on June 1, 2022.Reds analyst Jeff Brantley predicted Schwarber’s 3-0 blast on the Reds Radio Network.Schwarber has hit 371 MLB home runs, including a league-leading 31 this season.Schwarber had never homered off of Abbott. Four of his homers against the Reds have come against Seattle Mariners starter Luis Castillo.Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) walks for first base as he hits a two-run home run in the third inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The Phillies led 3-0 after three innings.This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Kyle Schwarber homers on 3-0 count for second time in MLB career
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