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Phillies Opening Day: Five observations from a disappointing loss

By John Town

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 29: A general view of SunTrust Park during the National Anthem prior to the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies on March 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 29: A general view of SunTrust Park during the National Anthem prior to the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies on March 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 29: Cesar Hernandez #16 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a solo homer in the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on March 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

The Phillies started their season off poorly with an Opening Day loss to the Braves. Here are five observations from the game.

This was a disappointing way to start the season for the Phillies. After going up 5-0, they lost to 8-5 on a walk-off home run off the bat of Nick Markakis. Manager Gabe Kapler made some questionable decisions along the way that will certainly need to be answered.

This was an Opening Day with many storylines before, during, and after the game. Let’s break down five things we learned from an underwhelming start to the season.

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