Why Phillies are hitting Brandon Marsh cleanup, moving Alec Bohm down
This is an intriguing strategy for the Phillies against the Diamondbacks.
Why Phillies are hitting Brandon Marsh cleanup, moving Alec Bohm down originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Philadelphia Phillies have been going through some struggles this season, especially lately.
They were shut out by the San Francisco Giants 6-0 and 5-0 to close out the series, and have been held scoreless for over 20 straight innings. At 6-6, the Phillies are trying to turn things around against the Arizona Diamondbacks , and they're trying out a new-look lineup with some bold decisions. The Phillies' announced lineup has Brandon Marsh hitting cleanup, and Alec Bohm at seventh after hitting fourth for a while.
Why did the Phillies make these changes? There are two reasons, and it goes beyond their current production at the plate. Why Phillies are hitting Marsh 4th, Bohm 7th vs.
D-Backs The Phillies are sending out the following lineup against the Diamondbacks and righty starter Michael Soroka on Friday night in their City Connect uniforms: 1. Trea Turner, SS 2. Kyle Schwarber, DH 3.