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“What a year he’s had, and it couldn’t happen to a better guy. Really happy for him.”

Rob Thomson wasn’t exaggerating.

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Kyle Schwarber became just the second player in franchise history to hit 50 home runs in a season, joining Ryan Howard, when he launched a three-run shot in the seventh inning of Tuesday’s 9-3 win over the Mets.

Citizens Bank Park erupted, and Schwarber tipped his helmet as the ovation thundered.

“It’s something you don’t take lightly. All the personal accolades will probably mean more whenever it’s all said and done,” he said.

For Schwarber, the moment was as much about the fans as the milestone itself.

“It’s been so cool the past four years to see how they’ve l

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