The Philadelphia Phillies are still yet to win a game in 2023 after their blowout loss to the New York Yankees, losing 8-1. This lack of offense from the Phillies has become an unfortunate trend, especially considering how great their offense was in their 2022 playoff run. Pitching is also clearly an issue, allowing nine runs in a single game is never a good sign.
The long and short of it right now, the Phillies do not look like the same team that made it to the World Series last year. This could simply be a matter of them getting off to a slow start in 2023, or it could be a symptom of a larger problem.
The Philadelphia Phillies posted their final score of the game against the New York Yankees on Twitter.
Fan frustration may be early, but after four straight losses, it is tough to say it isn't warranted. The team is without their leader, Bryce Harper, but still have a solid roster. If they cannot find a way to string wins together soon, the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves will leave them in the dust.
The New York Yankees are off to a great start this season, seeing good production from their pitching staff and offense alike. Once Carlos Rodon returns to the rotation, they will be at full strength and we will see how they hold up. If these first few games have been any indication, they will be one of the best teams in the American League.
Starting off winless is never good and in fact no team that has started 0-6 has ever gone on to win the World Series. If the Philadelphia Phillies want to avoid that fate, they need to steal a win against the New York Yankees.
This has been an inauspicious start to the season for the World Series runner-ups, and they need to turn things around in a hurry.
The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies both expect to battle for a championship this year
The Yankees and Phillies play in two of the toughest divisions in baseball, where every win is desperately needed. If the Phillies wind up battling for a wildcard spot, these early-season losses could be the deciding factor.
The Yankees and Phillies are on two totally different trajectories, and only time will tell how their seasons pan out.