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Phillies Kyle Schwarber feels there's a 'sense of urgency' to win
TL;DR
Kyle Schwarber emphasizes a 'sense of urgency' for the struggling Philadelphia Phillies, who have lost three consecutive games and rank low in key offensive statistics. Despite the early season, Schwarber believes the team must focus on winning immediately.
Key points
- Kyle Schwarber feels a sense of urgency for the Phillies to win
- Phillies have lost three games in a row
- Offense ranks 20th in OPS and 25th in batting average
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The Philadelphia Phillies cannot seem to find a groove, as they’ve lost three in a row and have been outscored 30-6. The offense has been the main concern (as it was last season), ranking 20th in OPS (.682), 25th in batting average (.227), and 24th in runs (72).
Since it's still early, the Phillies can turn things around, but designated hitter Kyle Schwarber does feel there’s a “sense of urgency.”
Kyle Schwarber feels there is a “sense of urgency” for the Philadelphia Phillies to win a game
“There's always a sense of urgency. It doesn't matter it's on a daily basis,” Schwarber said to Tim Kelly of OnPattison. “Doesn't matter if you're on a 20-game win streak or a 20-game losing streak. There's always a sense of urgency to go out there and win a baseball game. So that's just the mindset that we always have. And you could be hitting .400 there's always such urgency, because you got another game tomorrow, and same thing, if you hit .100 always such urgency. There’s a game tomorrow.”
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For his efforts, the runner-up to the National League MVP last season has been his normal self at the plate. In 19 games, Schwarber is hitting .209 with a .891 OPS, with six home runs, and 12 RBI.
Schwarber has been batting second for manager Rob Thomson this season after being the Phillies' lead-off hitter (.226 batting average/.842 OPS) and cleanup hitter (.273/.937) during his tenure.
Q&A
What did Kyle Schwarber say about the urgency to win for the Phillies?
Kyle Schwarber stated that there is always a 'sense of urgency' to win, regardless of the team's performance, emphasizing the need to focus on each game.
How have the Philadelphia Phillies performed recently?
The Phillies have lost three straight games, being outscored 30-6, and currently rank 20th in OPS, 25th in batting average, and 24th in runs.
What are the current offensive rankings of the Phillies?
The Phillies rank 20th in OPS (.682), 25th in batting average (.227), and 24th in runs scored (72) as of now.
