The Phillies had everything going their way heading into Saturday’s game against the Twins, but the offense went cold and Taijuan Walker struggled in an 8-1 loss. NBCSPhilly has the game recap.
“I think it’s just that time of year,” said manager Rob Thomson. “He’s been grinding pretty hard.”
Designated hitter Ryan Jeffers walked but leftfielder Matt Wallner, again swinging at the first pitch, lined out to end the inning. “It’s definitely frustrating. A month and a half ago the heater was good, I was feeling really good. Now it’s frustrating because I’m not at my best.” The closest he came to giving up a run came after Harper, who started at DH after leaving Thursday’s game against the Nationals in the fourth inning with tightness in his lower back, doubled. Nick Castellanos followed by ripping a line drive to the gap in deep left-center. But, for the third time in two games, centerfielder Michael A. Taylor raced over and made a diving catch to save a run.
The only real offensive bright spot was that Trea Turner continues to get on base. He had three singles and a walk to extend his hitting streak to nine games. In that span he’s 16-for-35 . Thomson hinted that he could return to the top of the order soon, possibly as early as Sunday.Rob Thomson offered his congratulations to the Media Little League team, whose walk-off win Friday earned them a trip to the Little League World Series in Williamsport.
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