Philadelphia Phillies' power-hitter Kyle Schwarber inched closer to two Phillies' legends Wednesday when he became the third fastest in franchise history to hit 34 home runs in a season.

Kyle Schwarber recorded his 1,000th career hit in the Philadelphia Phillies ' 12-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday. Schwarber's milestone hit was a two-run home run that tied the game 2-2 in the top of the fifth inning. It was his 35th home run of the season.

P hiladelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber recorded the 1,000th hit of his career on a classic "Schwarbomb" home run against the New York Yankees. Though Schwarber was unable to reach this milestone in front of the Phillies home crowd, the home run was caught by a Phillies fan in attendance at Yankee Stadium.

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber topped Mark McGwire for most home runs among a player’s first 1,000 hits, hitting long ball No. 319 on Friday.

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber will be a free agent after this season, and fans are getting restless that a deal hasn’t been reached despite mutual interest between Schwarber and the team.

Bryce Harper homered deep into the right-field bleachers and Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run double after New York’s 10th error in five games, sparking the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-4 win Saturday over the reeling Yankees,