Following a five-game losing streak, Phillies shortstop Trea Turner acknowledged the team’s recent struggles ahead of their Tuesday night matchup with the Washington Nationals. “We kind of got exposed a little bit,” Turner admitted, though he noted improvement in the last two games.
The Phillies had a difficult road trip, getting swept by the Mets and then shut out in the opening game against the Cubs. While they bounced back with two wins in Chicago, their offensive issues—especially among key hitters—remained troubling. Bryce Harper (.087), Kyle Schwarber (.143), and Nick Castellanos (.208) continued to underperform.
However, in Tuesday’s 7-6 victory over the Nationals, there were signs of life. Schwarber hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and Zack Wheeler delivered a solid pitching performance. Despite this, the team’s overall lack of power persisted, as they ranked 27th in home runs with just 22 before the game.
Turner stayed positive about the team’s outlook, saying they weren’t overly concerned. Manager Rob Thomson echoed that sentiment, confident that the offense would rebound. The game itself was a back-and-forth battle, with the Phillies pulling off a walk-off win after taking advantage of key errors by Washington. The gritty win highlighted the team’s perseverance as they work to regain consistency.