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Trea Turner Opens Up on Phillies’ Recent Struggles

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Brayden Haena | Last updated Apr 30, 2025 10:45 AM ET

After a rough stretch that saw the Philadelphia Phillies drop five straight games, Trea Turner acknowledged the team’s struggles heading into Tuesday night’s series opener against the Washington Nationals.

“We kind of got exposed a little bit,” Turner said before the game, reflecting on the team’s recent performance. “We played a little better in the last two games.”

The Phillies were fresh off a tough road trip, where they were swept by the first-place Mets and blanked by the Cubs in their series opener in Chicago.

While the team did show signs of improvement by winning the final two games in Chicago, their offensive woes, particularly in the middle of the lineup, remained a concern.

Key hitters like Bryce Harper (.087 average), Kyle Schwarber (.143), and Nick Castellanos (.208) struggled with both their batting averages and power numbers.

In Tuesday night’s 7-6 win over the Nationals, the Phillies’ offense showed some spark. Schwarber’s two-run homer in the first inning helped take an early lead, and a clutch outing by Zack Wheeler kept the team in control.

Still, the Phillies’ lack of home run power was evident, as their 22 home runs ranked 27th in the league before the game.

Despite the ongoing challenges, Turner remained optimistic.

“We’re not too worried about it,” he said, with manager Rob Thomson adding, “It’s always going to come,” referring to the team’s eventual power surge.

The win over Washington was hard-fought, with the Phillies overcoming late-game errors and a dramatic go-ahead homer by the Nationals.

In the end, the Phillies capitalized on some key misplays by Washington, winning the game in walk-off fashion. The victory, though chaotic, showcased the resilience of a team that’s still working to find its rhythm.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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