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By Tim Crowley
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Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber met the moment, as he often does, with three thunderous swings to deliver a victory for the National League in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.
The lefty stepped to the plate when a 6-6 tie after nine innings sent the midsummer classic to the first "swing-off" in the game's history. Schwarber efficiently used his three swings to launch three homers and beat the American League 4-3 in the "Home Runs For The Win" contest that decided the game.
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The All-Star setting added another historic chapter to Schwarber's story of notable home runs in unique scenarios. Let's update his list:
National League Wild Card Game (2015, Chicago Cubs)
American League Wild Card Game (2021, Boston Red Sox)
National League Division Series (2015, Chicago Cubs)
American League Division Series (2021, Boston Red Sox)
National League Championship Series (2023, Philadelphia Phillies)
American League Championship Series (2021, Boston Red Sox)
World Series (2022, Philadelphia Phillies)
World Baseball Classic (2023, Team USA)
All-Star Game Swing-Off (2025, National League)
That's a pretty impressive list across two leagues and multiple world stages unlike any other in MLB history. Schwarber looks to add to his resume as the Phillies chase their first championship since 2008 while the slugger seeks his second World Series ring.
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