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Phillies-Rangers: Five things we learned from the series

By John Town

May 17, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Tommy Joseph (19) mishandles the throw as Texas Rangers left fielder Delino DeShields (3) is safe at first base during the second inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Tommy Joseph (19) mishandles the throw as Texas Rangers left fielder Delino DeShields (3) is safe at first base during the second inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 17, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Tommy Joseph (19) mishandles the throw as Texas Rangers left fielder Delino DeShields (3) is safe at first base during the second inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

The Phillies were swept in rather embarrassing fashion by the Rangers in three games, and here are five things we learned from the series.

The Phillies are on a major skid right now, losing four straight games with just three wins in the last 18 games. This is their worst start through 38 games since 2000; those Phils finished the season 65-97.

Shortstop Freddy Galvis summed up how the team feels fairly well: [quote via Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly]

"“It sucks, man,” Galvis said. “That’s the truth. If somebody says it’s OK, it’s not OK. We’re (bleeping) losing a lot of games.”"

Even when the team is falling out of the sky like a dead bird, there are still some things to be gleaned from the games. Here are five things we learned from the Phillies-Rangers series.

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