I understand that argument as well. This inning worked because two guys at the bottom of the order who haven't gotten on base that often were able to do it. Of course, it 's not like the guys earlier in the order have very high OBPs...
Jurickson Profar
Pitching Change: Corey Knebel replaces Nick Nelson.Ball (95. mph four-seam fastball)Called strike (77.9 mph knuckle curve)Called strike (95.9 mph four-seam fastball)In play, out(s) (79.1 mph knuckle curve)
Jurickson Profar lines out to right fielder Matt Vierling.
Jake Cronenworth
Called strike (95.8 mph four-seam fastball)In play, out(s) (96.7 mph four-seam fastball)
Jake Cronenworth grounds out, first baseman Rhys Hoskins to pitcher Corey Knebel.
Well thereâs one positive for losing Harper. Great play in RF by Vierling!
Yeah I think Schwarber stabilizing the leadoff spot has actually been the main key to the offense under Thomson, it's just unfortunate there aren't more bats behind him (be they injured or slumping), in addition to even modest/consistent production ahead of him.
Jorge Alfaro
Ball (77.7 mph knuckle curve)Ball (96.6 mph four-seam fastball)Swinging strike (96. mph four-seam fastball)Swinging strike (96.2 mph four-seam fastball)Ball (78.9 mph knuckle curve)Foul (96.6 mph four-seam fastball)Swinging strike (96.3 mph four-seam fastball)
Jorge Alfaro strikes out swinging.
Philadelphia Phillies
San Diego Padres
Alec Bohm
Pitching Change: Luis Garcia replaces Nabil Crismatt.In play, no out (99.5 mph sinker)
Alec Bohm doubles (12) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Nomar Mazara.
Odubel Herrera
Swinging strike (80.3 mph slider)Ball (83.5 mph slider)Foul (100.2 mph sinker)Ball (81.7 mph slider)Foul (78.8 mph slider)Swinging strike (90.3 mph splitter)
Odubel Herrera strikes out swinging.
Sure would be nice if Herrera could get some hits.
I would leave Schwarber battling lead off. Seems to work.
Garrett Stubbs
Ball in dirt (84.5 mph slider)Mound Visit.Foul (99.6 mph sinker)In play, run(s) (100.5 mph sinker)
Garrett Stubbs singles on a line drive to center fielder Jose Azocar. Alec Bohm scores.
Philadelphia Phillies 7 - San Diego Padres 5
Bryson Stott
In play, out(s) (98.8 mph sinker)
Bryson Stott grounds into a double play, second baseman Jake Cronenworth to shortstop C. J. Abrams to first baseman Eric Hosmer. Garrett Stubbs out at 2nd. Bryson Stott out at 1st.
Big hit by Stubbs. Stott ripped his ball but right at 2B.
you need to make more sandwiches more often.
Eric Hosmer
Pitching Change: Jose Alvarado replaces Corey Knebel.Foul (95.4 mph cutter)In play, no out (97. mph cutter)
Eric Hosmer doubles (14) on a sharp fly ball to left fielder Kyle Schwarber.
First hit and first base runner given up by the bullpen.
Austin Nola
Ball (96.9 mph cutter)Called strike (101.3 mph sinker)Foul (101.5 mph sinker)Ball in dirt (88.7 mph curveball)In play, out(s) (96.8 mph cutter)
Austin Nola grounds out, pitcher Jose Alvarado to first baseman Rhys Hoskins. Eric Hosmer to 3rd.
I was kinda baffled yesterday why they brought Carmago in to DH instead of Stubbs. He has been hot for a month, shame he doesn't get to hit often.
Luke Voit
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Luke Voit replaces Nomar Mazara.Swinging strike (96.8 mph cutter)Ball (101. mph sinker)Ball (98. mph cutter)Swinging strike (96.2 mph cutter)Ball in dirt (98.3 mph cutter)Swinging strike (97.9 mph cutter)
Luke Voit strikes out swinging.
Voitâs leg swing doesnât seem to be as drastic as he had in Philly a few weeks ago.
Ha-Seong Kim
Ball (101.6 mph sinker)Called strike (102.3 mph sinker)Ball (99.1 mph cutter)In play, out(s) (102.2 mph sinker)
Ha-Seong Kim flies out sharply to center fielder Odubel Herrera.
