Locked On Phillies - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 10-7 thanks to five homers and a WILD night from Trea Turner!  

 

Turner STRUGGLED in the field with one error and three misplays. However, at the plate, Turner SMOKED two homers and a double as he drove in five runs. His three-run homer in the 6th gave the Phillies an 8-3 lead.  

 

In total the Phillies hit 5 homers, as Derek Hill and Brandon Marsh also went yard and Bryce Harper hit his 200th career homer as a Phillie.  

 

Cristopher Sanchez started for the Phillies and was charged for three runs over 5.1ip with 7 strikeouts.  

 

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The Philadelphia Phillies’ shaky rotation threatens playoff hopes as trade deadline looms. Can Dave Dombrowski rescue the back end before it’s too late?

Connor Thomas breaks down the glaring gap between the top trio—Cristopher Sanchez, Zack Wheeler, and Jesus Luzardo—and the struggling Aaron Nola and fifth starter spot. The episode spotlights the impact of Andrew Painter’s struggles, critiques offseason pitching decisions, and evaluates the urgent call-up of Alex McFarlane from AA. Key storylines include bullpen instability, the need for right-handed outfield power, and the challenge of a ruthless remaining schedule. As the Phillies prepare for a high-stakes series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, questions arise: Can the team tread water until reinforcements arrive? Will Trey Turner’s recent surge spark the offense? Don’t miss this pointed analysis of Philadelphia’s postseason path and the moves that could make or break their year.

 

00:00 Phillies Rotation Issues

13:17 Alex McFarlane Call-Up

23:55 Phillies vs Dodgers Preview

 

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The Philadelphia Phillies fell to the New York Mets, 6-1 to lose two-of-three in their series.  

 

Alan Rangel started for the Phillies and recorded two quick outs in the first inning then got into trouble. He lost an 11-pitch battle against Bo Bichette to put a man on then threw a fastball inside to Francisco Lindor who turned on it and belted it 420 feet to the second deck in right for a two-run homer and a 2-0 Mets lead.

 

Then in the 2nd inning, Rangel allowed another three runs on a double by Luis Torrens, a single by Lindor and a sac fly by Carson Benge. Rangel’s day was done after four innings, allowing five runs on seven hits, three walks and one hit batsman.  

 

The lone Phillies' run came on a solo homer by Alec Bohm in the 7th inning, his 12th home run of the season.  

 

Bryce Harper went 0-for-4 with three strike outs. As a team, the Phillies struck out 14 times, 10 came courtesy of Mets' starter Nolan McLean who tossed six-scoreless on the afternoon.

 

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The Philadelphia Phillies bounced back to beat the New York Mets, 6-1 thanks to some big swings and the arms shutting things down!

 

The Phillies didn’t waste any time in grabbing a lead in the win. Trea Turner led off the bottom of the first with an infield single and Kyle Schwarber followed with a two-run homer.

 

Jesus Luzardo allowed a solo homer by Tyrone Taylor in the top of the 2nd, but kept the Mets off the board after that. The All-Star lefty tossed five innings of one-run baseball allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out seven using 90 pitches.  

 

The Phillies added to their lead by plating two more in the 5th with a solo homer by Trea Turner and an RBI single by Alec Bohm.   Bryce Harper added another two runs in the 6th with a two-run single.  

 

The bullpen combo of Orion Kerkering, Jose Alvarado and Chase Shugart combined for four innings of scoreless one-hit, no-walk baseball with Shugart throwing two innings.  

 

Photo Credit Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

 

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Segment 2: Your Comments 

 

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The Philadelphia Phillies face a bullpen crisis as Brad Keller’s season-ending torn UCL leaves their relievers exposed and sparks urgent questions ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Can Dave Dombrowski work magic to find late-inning help before August 3, or is the World Series window closing faster than expected?

Connor Thomas breaks down the fallout from Keller’s injury, critiques Trea Turner’s defensive struggles despite his solo homer against the Mets, and weighs the pros and cons of going “all in” at the deadline with a depleted minor league system. Key topics include Aaron Nola’s recurring home run problem, internal replacement options, the looming MLB lockout’s impact on trade strategy, and who the real untouchables are for the Phillies. Is Philly’s roster built for a deep October run, or are the cracks too deep to patch?

 

00:00 Phillies Bullpen Crisis

Brad Keller's season-ending injury leaves the Phillies' bullpen dangerously thin; assessing internal options and urgency at the trade deadline.

13:09 Trea Turner Defensive Struggles

Reviewing Turner's mounting errors, impact on Phillies' defense, lineup decisions, and debate about his contract value.

24:05 Trade Deadline Strategy

Analyzing buy/sell options, the weak farm system, market and CBA factors, and Connor Thomas’s argument for going all-in at the deadline.

 

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