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Phillies' two-time batting champ's struggles are being analyzed across the league
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies are improving in the National League East standings, now tied for second place with the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals. Trea Turner's recent struggles at the plate are being closely examined by analysts across the league.
Key points
- Phillies improving in National League East standings
- Trea Turner's batting struggles under analysis
- Phillies tied for second place with Marlins and Nationals
- All three teams trail Braves by 9 games
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The Philadelphia Phillies have been lackluster, but have now found their stride. Creeping up the National League East standings, they now sit in a three-way tie with the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals for the second-place spot.
All three teams trail the Atlanta Braves by 9 games.
One of their best players has really put on a stinker this season, and it is now being broadcast across Major League Baseball. Trea Turner, the former two-time batting champion, is having an off-year thus far.
With a .240 batting average, he has not been the consistent bat that the Phillies desperately need this season. The 33-year-old is still under contract through the 2033 season, but might be a trade target for some this season.
In Bob Nightingale's piece on MLB executives' thoughts on trade deadline targets names Turner is mentioned. If the Phillies want any hope of gaining ground on the Braves, a move for Turner might need to be made if he cannot get out of this slump.
Q&A
What are Trea Turner's current batting struggles?
Trea Turner, a two-time batting champion, is facing challenges at the plate, leading to scrutiny from analysts throughout the league.
How are the Philadelphia Phillies performing in the standings?
The Philadelphia Phillies are currently tied for second place in the National League East with the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals, trailing the Atlanta Braves by 9 games.
What teams are tied with the Phillies in the NL East?
The Phillies are tied for second place in the NL East with the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals.
