On Friday night, the Philadelphia Phillies will continue their series with the New York Mets (at home).
The Phillies are coming off a 4-1 loss on Thursday.
Kyle Schwarber finished with one hit and one strikeout.
Schwarber Sends IG Message To Philly
Ahead of Friday’s game (and following All-Star week in Philadelphia), Schwarber made a post to Instagram.
He wrote: “Philadelphia…… you guys were incredible! Second half incoming 🤟🏼”
Schwarber is in the middle of his fifth season playing for the Phillies.
He is currently batting .254 with 90 hits, 32 home runs, 59 RBIs, 57 runs and two stolen bases in 94 games.
Fans Reacts To Schwarber’s Post
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@hine.y: “LETS ROCK KYLE! THIS IS OUR YEAR”
@montstmikey: “Thank you for picking US, Kyle. Philly loves you. Forever a legend and hero in this perfectly imperfect blue collar town.”
@clgphotoz: “Thanks Kyle to you, our All-Stars and the whole Phillies organization for repping us so well during the break!!! You all were amazing!! 🙌”
@takacswilliam: “Gotta play better than last night. Hoping for a strong finish.”
@gracie_harden1984: “We love you Kyle!! All Star ⭐️”
Schwarber has also spent time playing for the Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox over 12 MLB seasons.
He helped the Cubs win the 2016 World Series title.
Phillies Right Now
The Phillies come into Friday night as the second-place team in the National League East with a 54-44 record in 98 games.
They have have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 25-22 in 47 games at home).
Phillies Star Kyle Schwarber Sends Message To Philadelphia Before Mets Game