The Philadelphia Phillies, despite having the best record in baseball, have been struggling in their recent games. They lost two out of three games in each of their last three series, including a tough 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Manager Rob Thomson acknowledges that the team is going through a rough patch with their offense and bullpen, but remains confident in their abilities.
Shortstop Trea Turner has been a standout player for the Phillies, hitting his 10th home run in July and maintaining a batting average of .356 with 22 RBIs and 18 runs this month. Left-hander Cristopher Sanchez will be taking the mound for the Phillies in their upcoming game against the Cleveland Guardians.
On the other hand, the Cleveland Guardians have also been struggling, with eight losses in their last 12 games, including a recent 3-0 shutout against the Detroit Tigers. Manager Stephen Vogt remains optimistic about the team’s performance and urges everyone to stay focused.
Star player Jose Ramirez has been performing well for the Guardians, with six hits and three RBIs in his last five games. Right-hander Ben Lively will be looking to break his two-game losing streak in the upcoming game against the Phillies.
As the trade deadline approaches, both teams are looking to make moves to improve their rosters. Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti acknowledges the challenges of executing trades but remains hopeful about the team’s prospects moving forward.
It will be an interesting matchup between the struggling Phillies and Guardians, with both teams looking to turn things around and get back on a winning track. The game will feature two talented pitchers who will be facing each other for the first time in their careers.