The Philadelphia Phillies came into tonight’s game ranked dead last in on-base percentage at .266. For context, it’s thirteen points lower than the second-to-last Kansas City Royals, the second-worst team in the sport behind the Oakland Athletics. So, Rob Thomson changed the lineup around to create a spark for a team six games under .500.
Kyle Schwarber hit leadoff for the first time since the beginning of May and unlike last time, he pulled a slider into right field for a single. Bryson Stott was hitting second for the second time in his career and drew a seven-pitch walk.