PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Charlie Manuel will be back in the Philadelphia Phillies dugout. In a shocking move, the Phillies announced that Manuel is the team’s new hitting coach after firing John Mallee.
The move comes as the Phillies offense has been inconsistent for much of the season.
It reached a boiling point in the series against the San Francisco Giants as the Phillies were one-hit twice.
Ladies and Gentlemen it’s Hittin’ Season again! pic.twitter.com/ux1X1Ok5qk
— Pat Gallen (@PatGallenCBS3) August 13, 2019
The Phillies say Manuel will be hitting coach for the remainder of the season.