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Kyle Schwarber is not the only Phillies slugger crashing the hitter rankings
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies struggled early in the season, leading to the firing of manager Rob Thomson. Interim manager Don Mattingly has since guided the team to a turnaround, with key players like Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper contributing significantly.
Key points
- Phillies started the season with a 9-19 record
- Rob Thomson was fired as manager on April 28
- Don Mattingly is the interim manager
- Phillies have improved to a 12-5 record under Mattingly
- Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper are key contributors
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The Philadelphia Phillies could not get much going when the season first started. They fell to a 9-19 record before the front office decided it was time to part ways with manager Rob Thomson on April 28.
The club has gone with bench coach Don Mattingly as the interim manager, and he has tons of managerial experience. Since taking over, the team has totally transformed, going 12-5.
It's not just the managerial change that has turned this team around. They are finally getting some life from their key contributors like Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper.
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Kyle Schwarber is not the only Phillies slugger crashing the hitter rankings
After going on a tear last season, Schwarber is back to doing Schwarber things. In his last five games, he has clobbered five home runs, one being a two-homer day against the on Mother's Day.
Q&A
What led to the firing of Phillies manager Rob Thomson?
The Philadelphia Phillies had a poor start to the season, falling to a 9-19 record, which prompted the front office to part ways with Rob Thomson.
How has Don Mattingly impacted the Phillies since becoming interim manager?
Since taking over as interim manager, Don Mattingly has led the Phillies to a 12-5 record, significantly improving the team's performance.
Which key players have contributed to the Phillies' recent success?
Key contributors to the Phillies' recent turnaround include Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, who have started to perform better.
