Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast

Phillies Bats Go Cold, Will Home Cooking Awaken Them?

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The Phillies have lost 12 straight series in San Francisco, their longest road winless streak against any team in over 75 years.

The episode opens with John Stolnes introducing the topic of the Phillies' recent offensive woes, specifically during their series in San Francisco where they were shut out in the final two games. He notes the team's historic 12-series losing streak at Oracle Park dating back to 2013. Liz Roescher joins as co-host, and they delve into the statistics, highlighting the Phillies' .384 OPS over the last two games and low run production early in the season. Liz suggests the hitters are trying too hard to be heroes, leading to poor at-bats. John points out manager Rob Thompson's comments about players trying to pull home runs, resulting in many ground ball outs. They discuss the possibility of lineup changes, with Thompson likely moving Adolis Garcia up and dropping Alec Boehm and Bryson Stott. The conversation shifts to whether hitting coach Kevin Long should be replaced, given the offense's issues over the past four years, but both hosts express reluctance due to player relationships. They also cover pitching performances, noting Aaron Nola's solid outing despite a loss and concerns about Christopher Sanchez's decreased velocity. The hosts critique outfielder Otto Kemp's struggles and propose calling up Brian De La Cruz. An interview with Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Picoro previews the upcoming series, focusing on Arizona's injuries and Corbin Carroll's importance. The episode concludes with reminders about the podcast's availability and a call for listener support.

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A steady Phillies episode on cold bats, measured concern, and the pitching questions around the D-backs series.

The episode keeps the Phillies offense at the center, moving from the rough San Francisco stretch into a calmer read on how much early concern is warranted.

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Cold bats in San Francisco have you checking the panic meter? You get a steadier read on why the Phillies' offense looked rough without being invited into a full meltdown.

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