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The best and worst Phillies performances in June

By Gabrielle Starr

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 30: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on June 30, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 30: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on June 30, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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Jun 13, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (17) is doused with water by left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) after hitting a game winning walk off double during the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Best: Rhys Hoskins

Rhys Hoskins really turned up the heat in June, hitting .306/.414/.612 with a 1.026 OPS over 27 games.

Hoskins’ June resumé included seven home runs and seven doubles, 16 runs scored, and 15 driven in. He also walked more and struck out less, collecting 60 total bases, up from 47 in May.

Worst: Nick Castellanos

Until the last day of the month, Nick Castellanos didn’t have a single home run in June. Over 27 games in June, he hit .223/.270/.291 with a .562 OPS and four doubles. He actually walked more and struck out less in June than he did in May (also 27 games), but the lack of extra-base hits was concerning.

Castellanos’ diminished power was a problem before Harper got hurt, and it’s even more crucial for him to figure it out now.

Honorary mention: Darick Hall

After being called up to the show on Wednesday, Darick Hall got his first big-league hit on Thursday night, a home run. A few innings later, he added a second hit, and a second homer. That’s exactly the kind of power the Phillies need while Harper recovers.

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