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Phillies' Brandon Marsh makes personal history that's a good omen for breakout season
TL;DR
Brandon Marsh of the Philadelphia Phillies achieved a personal milestone by recording three hits against a left-handed pitcher, signaling a potential breakout season. The Phillies are currently on an 8-1 run under new manager Don Mattingly.
Key points
- Brandon Marsh achieved three hits against a left-handed pitcher.
- The Philadelphia Phillies are currently 8-1 this season.
- Don Mattingly is the new manager of the Phillies.
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Phillies' Brandon Marsh makes personal history that's a good omen for breakout season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Philadelphia Phillies, since Don Mattingly took over for a fired Rob Thomson, have really turned things around. They've yet to lose a series and are 8-1 overall.
Following Wednesday night's win over the Athletics, there was one major takeaway for the Phillies: Brandon Marsh might have finally turned the corner. He's had a ton of potential but has also struggled to meet it. This year might be different.
As MLB.com's Paul Casella highlighted, Marsh accomplished some personal history against the A's on Wednesday, which is a good omen for success going forward. Marsh, the lefty hitter, finally had three hits vs. a lefty pitcher in a game in his career.
Brandon Marsh finally records personal history vs. lefty pitcher
"Marsh had three hits against lefties on Wednesday, raising his overall season average to .336 (third in the Majors)," Casella writes. "It marked the first time in his career that Marsh. - who entered the night with a .574 career OPS vs. left-handers (.806 vs. RHP) - tallied three hits off southpaws in the same game."
Q&A
What personal milestone did Brandon Marsh achieve recently?
Brandon Marsh recorded three hits in a game against a left-handed pitcher, marking a personal best in his career.
How are the Philadelphia Phillies performing this season?
The Philadelphia Phillies are 8-1 overall and have not lost a series since Don Mattingly took over as manager.
What does Brandon Marsh's achievement mean for his season?
Marsh's milestone is seen as a good omen, suggesting he may finally be realizing his potential for a breakout season.
