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Bohm Sitting as Phillies Push On | Philadelphia Phillies News
The Phillies are on fire with an eight-game win streak, capped by a 12-3 demolition of the Cardinals, but manager Don Mattingly’s surprise move to bench hot-hitting Alec Bohm for today’s game has fans buzzing. Bohm, who’s been clutch with multiple hits in seven of his last nine games and even hit a walk-off triple, is now sitting out as Kyle Schwarber takes over first base and Bryce Harper slides into the DH role. Despite an early-season slump, Bohm’s currently hitting .246 with 14 homers and 75 RBIs — just in time for the playoff push. This lineup shuffle could be a pivotal moment as they…
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