Bryce Harper hits for cycle, Kyle Schwarber blasts three homers in Phillies blowout win over Mets

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The Phillies’ turnaround following the dismissal of managerRob Thomsonreached a new milestone when two of the franchise’s biggest stars delivered a historic performance.

Kyle Schwarber launched three home runs, including two in the third inning, while Bryce Harper completed the cycle to add yet another achievement to his accomplished career.

The offensive explosion poweredPhiladelphiato a 15-3 rout of the New York Mets on Saturday, as the Phillies continued their surge and received a signature performance from two of the game’s most recognizable stars.

Philadelphia Phillies players celebrating during a game

Philadelphia Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber celebrates his home run with Bryce Harper during the third inning against the New York Mets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 20, 2026.(Chris Szagola/AP)

Schwarber’s first home run traveled 456 feet, while his second blast of the third inning measured 457 feet off Mets reliever Cionel Pérez.

He capped his night with a two-run homer in the seventh inning.Schwarber’s major league-leading home run total climbed to 28, and the performance marked the fifth three-homer game of his career.

Cristopher Sanchez allowed one earned run in six innings to lower his ERA to 1.80.

It’s his 23rd straight start at Citizens Bank Park in which he allowed two earned runs or fewer, the second-most such starts by a pitcher at the same ballpark inMLBhistory since 1913, trailing only Jacob deGrom’s 24 at Citi Field for the Mets from Sept.9, 2019 to Aug.31, 2022.

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Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber walking off the field after a game

Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies leave the field after defeating the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 20, 2026.(Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Schwarber is the 67th player in major league history and second this season with multiple home runs in an inning, joining Houston’s Yordan Alvarez on June 12.

Schwarber is the fourthPhillies playerto hit two home runs in an inning, along with Trea Turner (Aug.19, 2023), Von Hayes (June 11, 1985) and Andy Seminick (June 2, 1949).

Kyle Schwarber hitting a home run at Citizens Bank Park

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber hits a solo home run in the bottom of the third inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 20, 2026.(Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Harper hit a solo home run in the first inning, his 16th of the year.He doubled and singled in the third, then hit a two-run triple to the gap in left-center field in the fifth for his first career cycle and the 11th in Phillies history.