The Phillies took two of three games from the Marlins, bringing their record to 3-5 for the year. Here are five observations from the series.
The Phillies opened their season in poor fashion, winning just one of five games on the road against the Braves and the Mets. They came back to Philadelphia hoping to find success in front of their own fans.
The series started off strong with a 5-0 shutout win in the home opener Thursday. The team then exploded for 20 runs Saturday, scoring more in one game than they did all season long. The team lost Jake Arrieta’s regular-season debut as Miami rode two three-run innings to a 6-3 win.
As the Phillies prepare for another home series against the Reds, let’s take a look at five observations from the weekend series against the Marlins.