Phillies: Top of the order can’t keep leaving men on base

The performance of the Phillies’ top hitters leaves much to be desired

Overall, the top four players in the batting order went 10-for-45 (or .222) in the opening three games, with two home runs and seven RBI, while leaving a combined 26 runners on base as they returned to the dugout.

While the bottom of the order also has their opportunities to score runs and better pitching would put the Phillies offense in a better position, the players at the top of the order are granted these spots and receive much of the attention for a reason. These are the players expected to find a way to capitalize when there are runners on base.

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It’s not all about the home runs; perhaps more base hits would help. Either way, Harper and Realmuto did both come up with big homers and Hoskins has continued to impress with his ability to draw walks, but the number of players left on base is an issue.

With pitching being a work in progress for the Phillies and a New York Yankees roster full of offensive depth coming up, the time is now in this shortened season for the top hitters to produce more runs, especially when there are runners on base and in scoring position.

For the Phillies to find success this season, the top of the order will need to take advantage of opportunities and find a way to drive-in runs.