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Phillies have first big test of Don Mattingly era vs. Athletics lefty starter
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies, under Don Mattingly, are 7-1 but face a significant challenge against left-handed pitchers. This upcoming game marks their first test against a lefty starter this season.
Key points
- Phillies are 7-1 under Don Mattingly
- First test against a left-handed starter this season
- Concerns about performance against lefty pitching
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Phillies have first big test of Don Mattingly era vs. Athletics lefty starter originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Philadelphia Phillies, since firing Rob Thomson and handing the keys over to Don Mattingly, have gone 7-1 and have had a lot of positive momentum.
But there is still some concern about how good this team will actually be this season overall. And the biggest concern revolves around 1 thing: their ability against lefty pitching.
As Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer noted, for the first time in the Mattingly era, the Phillies will face a left-handed starting pitcher. This is a big test, as the Phillies have yet to win once against a lefty starter this year.
Phillies face their first real test of Don Mattingly era
"Also, in starting 7-1 under Don Mattingly, the Phillies have not yet faced a left-handed starting pitcher," Lauber writes. "That streak is set to end Wednesday night against A's lefty Jeffrey Springs. The Phillies are 0-10 vs. non-opener lefty starters."
The Phillies haven't won a single game against a left-handed starter this season. And for the first time since Mattingly took over, they will get their chance to exorcise those demons.
Q&A
How have the Phillies performed under Don Mattingly so far?
The Phillies have a record of 7-1 since Don Mattingly took over as manager.
What is the Phillies' record against left-handed pitchers this season?
The Phillies have not won any games against left-handed starting pitchers this season.
Who is the left-handed starter the Phillies will face in their upcoming game?
The specific left-handed starter for the Athletics has not been mentioned in the provided text.
