We knew that Philadelphia had a lineup capable of doing some serious damage. We just hoped that the Atlanta Braves would have pitching arms to match up better.
I was on record in February suggesting that the trade of J.T. Realmuto to the Phillies would end up being a bitter pill for the Braves to swallow. Thus far, it’s not just been about him, but virtually everyone in their lineup.
18 runs, 16 hits, 14 walks (1 intentional) in just 2 games. Sure, we had hoped for better, but the fact is this: there really isn’t a single direction in which to point a finger for blame.