Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies are struggling in the playoffs despite a strong regular season and division title. Key players Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, and Kyle Schwarber have low batting averages and strikeouts in the National League Division Series. The team's manager, Rob Thomson, believes the players will regain their form soon.
Key Facts
- The Philadelphia Phillies won a second straight division title.
- They are facing challenges in the playoffs, losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, and Kyle Schwarber have a combined .095 batting average in the current series.
- The three players also have 11 strikeouts and no extra-base hits so far.
- Phillies manager Rob Thomson thinks the players might be trying too hard to succeed.
- Thomson expressed confidence that the players' performance will improve.
- Harper, Turner, and Schwarber have a history of lower playoff performance, hitting .175 since a series three years ago.
- The Phillies have just one more guaranteed game to try and improve.
