Kyle Schwarber's Cincinnati homecoming deemed 'a slap in the face' to Phillies originally appeared on The Sporting News It's difficult for Philadelphia sports fans to find fault with Kyle Schwarber, during an MVP-caliber season. However, Philly sports radio is always good for a contrarian take.

Before the Phillies faced the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday evening, Kyle Schwarber was behind the plate to catch two ceremonial first pitches. It’s not every day that the home team involves an opposing player in its pregame festivities.

Hunter Greene, the Cincinnati Reds ’ Opening Day starter, made his long-anticipated return from a double dip on the injured list for a Grade 1 groin strain and dominated the powerful Philadelphia Phillies lineup on Wednesday night for six scoreless innings.

The Philadelphia Phillies are facing the possibility that their MVP candidate could leave for a new team soon.

Kyle Schwarber hit his 42nd homer of the season, a two-run shot that highlighted a four-run eighth inning, as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 Monday night, extending

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Kyle Schwarber Just Passed Former MVP in Powerful Philadelphia Phillies History. The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Monday night at Great American Ball Park.