Phillies' 2023 GDT #83: 07/02/23 Nationals(33-49) @ Phillies(44-38) - 7:35pm

[wrench248]

Just not looking good today

[BelmontShore]

(Before I get flamed...

Harper at 1B remains far and away the best scenario, even if his defense is slightly worse than Hoskins)

No flame necessary. The issue with Hoskins at 1B is that he still can't throw hard. If he plays 1B, he has to be able to throw to 2nd, 3rd and HP on occasion. And be sure that if he is at 1B, he'll somehow get an inordinate amount of opportunities to throw. They can't risk it until he's fully cleared to throw.

As soon as he is, I believe we'll see him at 1B.

[Christopher]

This is why Friday sucked. No wiggle room for still winning series.
Sweep Cubs was nice, but now a "just OK" 4-2 week

[Christopher]

(Before I get flamed...

Harper at 1B remains far and away the best scenario, even if his defense is slightly worse than Hoskins)

No flame necessary. The issue with Hoskins at 1B is that he still can't throw hard. If he plays 1B, he has to be able to throw to 2nd, 3rd and HP on occasion. And be sure that if he is at 1B, he'll somehow get an inordinate amount of opportunities to throw. They can't risk it until he's fully cleared to throw.

As soon as he is, I believe we'll see him at 1B.

Yep. The Phillies are gambling with disaster defense in LF.
I just don't know if they can do it at 1B.
Another thing with Harper at 1B is that is probably eliminates Realmuto's quick-throw picks to 1B, which means just a slight more edge to runners.

I think a middle ground they may have to live with is Schwarber is LF and then, whenever they lead after 6 innings, Pache takes over in LF rest of the game. Will cut Schwarber's ABs by about 20-25%, depending how often Phillies lead after 6.

[bigel57]

Turner is really disappointing Hate hisa approach at the plate Seems like an impatient ,unintelligent hitter

[BelmontShore]

Bat head out front, rally killing double play.

[Christopher]

Bat head out front, rally killing double play.

Absolutely brutal. That was almost certainly their shot.

[bigel57]

Bat head out front, rally killing double play.

Absolutely brutal. That was almost certainly their shot.

Some really dumb ABs. Why is Bohm cswinging 3-0 no outs after a walk?

[wrench248]

A team full of low IQ hitters. Just amazing how bad they are with RISP

[Christopher]

Chances to win in the 7th and 8th.
So now it's a Sunday loss.
Brutal.