The Philadelphia Phillies have not gotten off to the start many people hoped for.
After winning the National League last season and adding Trea Turner this team was supposed to be one of the best in the league.
Instead, they have struggled over the first two months.
Through 60 games the Phillies are 28-32, and have a run differential of -31.
But, since the start of June, the Phillies have begun to hit the ball better.
According to John Clark, the Phillies have scored 30 runs over their past four games.
Phillies have scored 30 runs over their last 4 games#HittinSzn pic.twitter.com/CpNNmOARRS
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) June 6, 2023
Some of the players the Phillies have been waiting on are Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner.
Each has gotten off to a fast start in June.
Turner had a two-homer game on Monday, his first multi-homer game as a Phillie.
The All-Star shortstop has struggled this season but we knew it was only a matter of time until he turned it around.
Also, the start of June means Schwarber is ready to break out.
He has been an elite hitter in June throughout his career and this season seems no different.
The Phillies sit 7.5 games out of first place in the NL East.
So they have plenty of work to do before they can get back into playoff contention.
Yet, with the emergence of some of their stars, plus Bryce Harper in the lineup full-time, this team should be competitive.
It would be a major disappointment if the Phillies were not playing meaningful baseball come September.
NEXT: The Phillies Excelled For A Great Cause Monday Night
