Phillies Make Baserunning Mistakes in Game Against Dodgers

The Philadelphia Phillies, despite having the best record since Don Mattingly became manager, struggled in a recent series against the Dodgers, losing two of three games. A critical baserunning mistake by Bryson Stott, who ran into third baseman Max Muncy with a runner in scoring position, exemplified their lack of preparation. This misstep occurred in a 9-5 loss, leaving the team unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities, especially with Kyle Schwarber on deck. Mattingly’s previous managerial reputation did not include base-running issues, highlighting the current challenges facing the team.

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