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Phillies predicted to reach 2nd-place with strong May after disastrous April
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to improve significantly in May after a poor April, where they lost 10 consecutive games. Following a coaching change, predictions suggest they could rise to second place in their division.
Key points
- Phillies had a disastrous April with 10 straight losses
- Don Mattingly is the new manager after firing Rob Thomson
- Team won five of their last six games before May
- Predictions indicate a strong May performance
- Phillies could rise to second place in their division
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The Philadelphia Phillies had one of the worst starts to the season across all of Major League Baseball. Despite being a World Series contender, the Phillies dropped 10 straight games in April and were one of the worst teams in the league.
Things are beginning to go better lately, with the team winning five of its last six games after the team fired Rob Thomson and turned things over to Don Mattingly. Now in May, the Phillies have some work to do.
Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report is predicting that the Phillies will not just have a better May than April, but they will surge into second-place with a strong month to get back on track in the postseason hunt.
Phillies predicted to return to 2nd place with strong May
"The Philadelphia Phillies will end up in 2nd place," Rymer writes. "Second place, on the other hand, is only 2.0 games away. And even setting aside how the Miami Marlins (16-18) fare in May, the Phillies should be able to make up that difference."
While the Phillies getting back to 2nd place in the NL East isn't that out of reach, with the team only 2.0 games back of the Marlins for that spot in the division, it's still a noteworthy accomplishment for this team.
Q&A
What caused the Philadelphia Phillies' poor performance in April 2023?
The Phillies experienced a disastrous April, losing 10 straight games, which contributed to their poor start to the season.
Who is the new manager of the Philadelphia Phillies?
Don Mattingly has taken over as the new manager of the Philadelphia Phillies after the firing of Rob Thomson.
How many games did the Phillies win recently before May 2023?
Before May 2023, the Phillies won five of their last six games, indicating a turnaround in their performance.
What are the predictions for the Phillies' performance in May 2023?
Predictions suggest that the Phillies will have a strong May and could surge into second place in their division as they aim for a postseason spot.
