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PHILADELPHIA — Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber extended his playoff record with his fifth career leadoff homer, launching the third pitch of Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Mets into the second deck at Citizens Bank Park. Schwarber's homer came off Kodai Senga, who was a surprise Game 1 starter for New York . Schwarber hit 38 home runs in the regular season, including 15 from the leadoff spot. He has 21 career playoff home runs in 66 games.
