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Schwarber occupies rare place in Middletown lore
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Comeback Kid Kyle Schwarber Rewarding Cubs' Faith with Impact World Series, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Kyle Schwarber eliminated in Round 1 of 2022 Home Run Derby
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He's our leader': How Philadelphia Phillies leadoff slugger Kyle Schwarber became an October staple - 6abc Philadelphia
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Kyle Schwarber: Cubs World Series star showed toughness, leadership as high school football player
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Middletown cheering on hometown hero during World Series
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Humble and hard working
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Cubs' Kyle Schwarber's Football Career Helped Fuel Unmatched Competitive Fire, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Kyle from Waltham? Nope. Schwarber's hometown remains Middletown, Ohio
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Kyle Schwarber of Middletown taken by Chicago Cubs in MLB draft
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Kyle Schwarber will lead the Middletown Santa Parade
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Homegrown catcher Kyle Schwarber lifts U.S. over World in Futures Game - ESPN
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SportsCenter - Kyle Schwarber is on another level. His 15 HRs are also tied for the second-most in June in a single season, trailing only Sammy Sosa.