The Philadelphia Phillies have the second-best record in Major League Baseball this season. One of the major reasons why is their great play within the friendly confines of Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia is the best team at home this season with a record of 29-10. This stellar play at home is not just a blip, as they have dominated at Citizens Bank Park over the last three seasons.
This home hot streak has coincided with the hiring of Philadelphia Phillies Manager Rob Thompson. He was named the interim manager in June of 2022. He replaced Joe Girardi, who was fired following a slow start to the 2022 season for the Philadelphia Phillies. Thompson has been great ever since taking over in the “City of Brotherly Love.” Thompson’s tenure helped break a 10-year playoff drought for the team.
Including the MLB Postseason, the Philadelphia Phillies are 125-65 at home over the last three seasons. Will the Philadelphia Phillies be able to keep up this stellar play at home this season?
Philadelphia Phillies Season Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies(49-24) sit only one game behind the New York Yankees for the best record in the league. They hold the best record in the National League by four games.
Philly has been led by a great offense this regular season. They are third in the league in batting average, sixth in home runs, and third in runs scored. They are also top five in OBP, Slugging Percentage, and OPS.
Their offense is led by Third Baseman Alec Bohm and Designated Hitter Kyle Schwarber. Bohm is ninth in the league with a batting average of .305 and is fourth in the league with 60 RBI. Schwarber is tied for 10th in the league with 17 home runs. Schwarber has been red-hot in the month of June with six home runs and 13 RBI.
Philadelphia’s pitching staff has also powered them to a great start this season. They are third in the league in ERA, have surrendered the fewest home runs in the league, and are leading Major League Baseball in strikeouts. They are also fourth in opposing batting average and fifth in WHIP. Starting Pitcher Ranger Suarez is tied for the league lead in wins(10) and is leading the league in both ERA and WHIP. Starting Pitcher Zack Wheeler is sixth in the league in wins and seventh in strikeouts.
Phillies Upcoming Schedule
Philadelphia finishes up their series with the San Diego Padres this afternoon. They have an off-day on Thursday before hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks for a three-game series beginning on Friday. The Phillies have been one of the National League’s most consistent teams over the past two years. They lost to the Houston Astros in the 2022 World Series and were bested in the 2023 ALCS by the Diamondbacks in seven games.
Philadelphia is looking to continue a great season and win their first World Series since 2008. They have set themselves up well but must keep up it going to make history this year.
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Justin has always loved sports. He has previously written for Sports Illustrated and 247Sports. He is always willing to talk football (NFL or college) and basketball, whether it’s on the women’s or men’s side, college or pro!
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