Turner leads Phillies against Mariners
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The Mariners have had two losses Monday and Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, with a five-run loss Monday and being beaten by two Tuesday afternoon.
PHILADELPHIA — Before he launched a 440-foot homer that he followed with a 448-foot homer, Bryce Harper smacked a slider to dead center. He missed the barrel. He knew it and looked disgusted. He jogged to first base as Julio Rodríguez caught the fly ball, then clapped his hands a few times. “Just missed it,” Harper said.
Turner had himself a full day at the plate, going 4-for-6 with five RBIs and two runs scored. He wasn’t the only Phillie to tee off, as teammate Bryce Harper hit two dingers of his own against the Mariners, and the team finished with 21 hits—the most they’ve had at Citizens Bank Park in more than 15 years.
In a thrilling turn of events for the Philadelphia Phillies, Trea Turner has finally found his power stroke at Citizens Bank Park, hitting his first home run of the season at home. As the team faced off against the Seattle Mariners, this pivotal moment not only energized the crowd but also marked a significant milestone in Turner's career.
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner makes bold admission about offense after wasting a strong start by pitcher Jesus Luzardo.
After bashing back-to-back homers on Friday, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber went 0-for-8 in a 2-0 loss on Saturday.
At the final out of Phillies-Nationals, Alec Bohm was 2 for 4 in Triple-A Lehigh Valley’s Thursday night game. That puts him at 3 for 16 overall in four rehab outings as he works his way back from a fractured left rib.
Phillies shortstop Trea Turner needs to continue his excellent season for Philadelphia to win the World Series.