It was not lost on Kyle Schwarber what was riding on the NLDS against the Dodgers.
Not only were the Phillies out to prove they’re a championship caliber team after two straight early playoff exits and a lost World Series over six games in 2022, but there were also the stakes of being the last time the three-time All-Star plays with Philadelphia.
On Thursday night, his possible Phillies finale came and went as they lost Game 4 in heartbreaking fashion , 2-1, in 11 innings.
Emotion quickly washed over Schwarber in a postgame interview as that reality set in.
“It doesn’t feel good, you know?” Schwarber said. “You just make a lot of different relationships in the clubhouse. You never know how it’s gonna work out, right? You just make so many personal relationships with guys and you spen