Phillies Slugger Becomes Postseason Legend Despite NLCS Loss

The Philadelphia Phillies' slugger put his name in the record books in Game 4 of the NLCS. It was overshadowed by their loss, but he continues to show his greatness.

The Philadelphia Phillies head into Game 5 of the NLCS facing a situation that many people didn't expect.

The series is tied 2-2 after the Arizona Diamondbacks were able to find some late game magic in Games 3 and 4.

That has been a staple of this Phillies team, but instead, they were forced to watch their opponents muster up clutch performances after clutch performances to ensure this series would be extended.

Philadelphia was close to taking a commanding lead before that happened.

They led 5-2 in the seventh inning before a late collapse by the bullpen made this a competitive series.

Unfortunately for one of the Phillies' sluggers, he wasn't able to enjoy the piece of baseball history that he set on Friday.

Kyle Schwarber has now hit the most home runs as a left handed batter in MLB postseason history, passing Reggie Jackson who had 18.

Schwarber's 19th playoff homer was launched 409 feet in the fourth inning that cut the Philadelphia deficit to 2-1 and prompted an offensive rally.

Unfortunately, that is an afterthought after the Phillies couldn't secure the victory.

Still, Schwarber knows the history that he set.

"I think it's a cool stat. I think it means more whenever it’s all said and done, whenever my career is over with. It’s a great baseball player to be accompanied by; it’s such a cool thing. I think, for me, that'll be cool when everything is going to be all said and done," he said.

He has become one of the best power hitters in the game since he entered the league with the Cubs in 2015.

His Championship Series' numbers are stuff of legends and he's added to that in this one.

Philadelphia needs him to continue his tear if they want to get to the World Series once again.