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Kyle Schwarber goes deep for Phillies in 9-5 win over Athletics
Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by Bryce Harper after he hit a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of the Opening Day game at Citizens Bank Park. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Kyle Schwarber homered in his first at-bat with the Phillies, reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper knocked in a run and Aaron Nola struck out seven to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-5 win over the Oakland Athletics on Friday.Schwarber’s first opening day in Philadelphia was one to remember for the 29-year-old slugger. Fresh off the $79 million, four-year contract he signed last month, Schwarber crushed a 427-foot homer to right off A’s starter Frankie Montas (0-1) on just his seventh pitch of the game.