PHILADELPHIA — In a night that fans will never forget, Kyle Schwarber took the field in Citizens Bank Park, not just as a baseball star, but also as a guest star on the popular sitcom "Abbott Elementary." Months in the making, this episode featured Schwarber, who is proving to be the rock of the Phillies, especially in a career year at age 32.

On August 28, as if fittingly timed, Schwarber made history by becoming only the 21st player to hit four homers in a single Major League Baseball game. After his incredible feat, he slipped into a full uniform to begin filming his TV cameo, while the Phanatic kept a watchful eye.

In a nail-biting moment, Schwarber nearly took it further, aiming for the unprecedented five-home run game. Facing Atlanta Braves infielder Vidal Bruján, Schwarber connected with a slow pitch but couldn't drive it deep. The crowd erupted in cheers, acknowledging the magic of the moment.

"I thought the record would have been cool," shared Phillies shortstop Trea Turner. "But hitting four homers is already something special. You have to step back and appreciate the talent on display."

Schwarber’s chase for the franchise single-season home run record, set by Ryan Howard with 58 in 2006, is electrifying the city. With his current tally at 49 homers and a staggering 119 RBIs, he’s outperforming his competitors and aiming for greatness.

After a prior slump of 20 hitless at-bats, Schwarber took to the plate and showcased jaw-dropping skill, hitting one solo homer in the first inning, followed by a two-run blast in the fourth, a three-run shot in the fifth, and capped it all off with another three-run homer in the seventh.

Only a handful of Phillies have matched this feat throughout nearly 150 years of baseball. The clubhouse celebrated in style, showering Schwarber with beers, while managing partner John Middleton highlighted the rarity of such performances, noting there have been fewer four-homer games than perfect games in MLB history.

As Schwarber's teammates marveled at his perfect swing — simple yet potent — he displayed maturity and focus even amidst the prospect of a fifth homer. Though uncertain if he'd succeed against a position player pitching, manager Rob Thomson had faith. Schwarber himself took some practice swings, pondering past achievements.

"He’s become more than just a home run hitter," Turner remarked, emphasizing Schwarber’s evolution into a complete hitter this season. "His work ethic is unmatched, and that’s why I never doubt him."

As the filming wrapped late that night, chants of "M-V-P!" filled the air, proving that Schwarber isn’t just a sports icon but a beloved figure worthy of fans' admiration—as the lines between baseball and television beautifully intertwined.