For the fourth time since he was called up to the majors, Rhys Hoskins batted cleanup for the Phillies Monday night. He recorded his second and third career major-league hits, both of which were home runs. Hopefully they are the first two of many here in Philadelphia.
Meanwhile, Tommy Joseph, the first baseman that Mackanin simply can’t move out of the starting lineup for Hoskins, went 1-for-5 with a run scored. Since Hoskins has been called up, Joseph has a .235 on-base percentage with four hits.
As a whole this season, Joseph has been a well-below average hitter.