PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Marsh took the field at Citizens Bank Park for early batting practice, searching for a better feeling in the batter’s box with a brutal 0-for-26 stretch at the plate hanging over his head.
The outfielder will not be in the lineup as the Phillies open a four-game series with the Giants on Monday to start off a seven-game homestand. Manager Rob Thomson will give him a chance to reset. Marsh believes he’ll need to work to find better results moving forward.
“I gotta grind,” Marsh said. “Get back on track. Today was a good day.