A key hitter in the Phillies lineup is back after a brief absence.
Rhys Hoskins is batting second and playing first base in the series finale against the Atlanta Braves. The 29-year-old has not played since Wednesday in Miami when he was hit in the hand on a pitch from Edward Cabrera.
X-Rays came back negative, but both Hoskins and Rob Thomson have exercised caution with the injury. Per MLB.com, Hoskins took full batting practice in the cages on Saturday. The swelling has kept him out of the lineup over the last three games, but his right hand has improved enough for both parties to feel comfortable with having him in the lineup.