The Citizens Bank Park crowd was on its feet before Kyle Schwarber even stepped in the batter’s box. The Phillies had already scored a run in the sixth inning on a single, hit batsman, a walk, and a sacrifice fly.

The Philadelphia Phillies make it clear the goal is to re-sign Kyle Schwarber, so why isn't there already a signature on the dotted line?

Kyle Schwarber connects with a solo home run to right-center field, giving the Phillies a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st inning

Losing Kyle Schwarber would be a disaster for the Philadelphia Phillies. For a team that’s already shown below-average power over the past few months, the Phillies absolutely can't lose their top power hitter.