Phillies get a rude awakening after embarrassing loss to Mets
Philadelphia drops series opener in New York by a score of 12-4
Bryce Harper hits two home runs and scores 3 times in the losing effort
The Philadelphia Phillies received a rude awakening on Tuesday night, dropping the series opener to the division-rival New York Mets by a score of 12-4. Despite two home runs and three runs scored from Bryce Harper, the Phillies were unable to keep pace with the Mets' offensive onslaught. Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes struggled mightily in his first start of the season, allowing five runs on eight hits in just 3 2/3 innings of work. The Phillies now find themselves with a 1-2 record on the young season.
Pitching woes continue for the Phillies
The Phillies' pitching staff has been a major concern early on in the 2023 season. In their first three games, the Phillies have allowed 22 runs on 29 hits, including seven home runs. Burnes' struggles on Tuesday night were particularly concerning, as he is expected to be the ace of the Phillies' staff this season. The Phillies will need to find a way to improve their pitching if they want to contend for a playoff spot in 2023.
Offense provides little support
The Phillies' offense has also been underwhelming through the first three games of the season. The team is batting just .222 as a whole, and they have scored just 14 runs. Harper has been the only consistent bright spot in the Phillies' lineup, as he is batting .333 with two home runs and five RBIs. The Phillies will need to get more production from the rest of their lineup if they want to be successful in 2023.
Phillies look to bounce back on Wednesday
The Phillies will look to bounce back from their embarrassing loss on Wednesday night when they face the Mets in the second game of their series. Kyle Gibson will start for the Phillies, while the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, Max Scherzer, will start for the Mets. The Phillies will need to play much better than they did on Tuesday night if they want to avoid falling to 1-3 on the season.
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