How can you put into words what Kyle Schwarber did on Tuesday night in Toronto?

In his third season with the Phillies, Schwarber continues to put up power numbers that rival those of some of the best hitters the franchise has ever seen. Mike Schmidt, Ryan Howard, Greg Luzinski, Jim Thome – they were all excellent bombers during their tenure, and Schwarber will add his name to the list of the greatest Phillies of all time.

Last night’s spectacle with three home runs and five hits in the Phils’ 10-9 comeback victory over the Blue Jays was an experience for the ages.

The best part of his third home run, a three-run hit that helped the Phils overcome a 6-1 deficit in the first inning and take a 10-8 lead, is the reaction of the players on the field as they watched his barrage of bombs whistle angrily through the Toronto night air and the stands.

Player No. 1 is Kody Clemens, with his arms raised in triumph.

Player No. 2 is first baseman Vlad Guerrero Jr., who wasn’t even looking. He knew it.

Player No. 3 is closer Chad Green, who can’t believe he didn’t pitch around Schwarber to face right-handed hitter Trea Turner with an open base.

Player No. 4 is right fielder George Springer, who knew he would need a rocket in his butt to catch the ball.

Players number 5 and 6 are shortstop Leo Jimenez and second baseman Will Wagner. Spectators will witness the majesty of a black bomb in its purest form.

Schwarber was the only player in franchise history, along with Schmidt, to have five hits and three home runs in one game. You all know the Mike Schmidt game in question, which took place on April 17, 1976 in Chicago against the Cubs.

It was Schwarber’s second three-run game of the season, making him the first Phils player since 1900 to have two three-run games in the same year. The list of Phils players to have accomplished this feat even once is short indeed.

Remember, Kyle is just a small leadoff hitter! Remember that!

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The way Schwarber hit his home runs was also unique in MLB history.

And even though Schwarber’s three-run homers against the Dodgers weren’t quite as dramatic, they were still unique.

Baseball is a funny game, folks. One minute you hit three bombs in a single game. Then you can’t throw a ball in the air for three weeks. Then you hit three home runs in a game again.

Between the two three-home run games, Schwarber played in 23 games and made 106 at-bats, hitting one home run and posting a batting average of .141/.245/.217 with a .463 OPS and just five extra-base hits.

That one home run was, of course, a grand slam that may have saved the season.

And as home runs continue to fall, Schwarber heads into the rarefied air of the Phillies.

September 3rd, the Phillies and three-home run games seem to be something special.

Yes, Howard’s three-home run game against the Braves took place on September 3, 2006.

What’s next for Schwarber? It’s clear that when he’s at his best, this offense runs just as well, if not better. Here’s hoping he has a June-like breakout in him, as the Phillies’ quest for their first division title and a first-round postseason bye continues this month.