Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies
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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner was not in the starting lineup Monday for a third straight game because of a back spasm.
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Upon making an unexpected return, Trea Turner played a huge role in the Philadelphia Phillies winning their third game of the season.
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner had missed the previous two games with back spasms and did not start today against the Colorado Rockies. However, manager Rob Thomson wisely deployed Turner as a pinch hitter for Brandon Marsh in what became a rallying seventh inning.
Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in seven sharp innings and Trea Turner had three hits in his return to the starting lineup as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-1.
Realmuto (bruised left foot) likely will return for the home opener on Monday. Turner (back spasms) could miss one more game.
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Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto and shortstop Trea Turner were out of the lineup for the series finale against the Washington Nationals, though manager Rob Thomson said both could be available for the team’s home opener Monday against Colorado.
Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in seven sharp innings and Trea Turner had three hits in his return to the starting lineup as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Wednesday night.
Phillies shortstop Trea Turner has had to sit out with a back spasm, and catcher J.T. Realmuto exited with a bruised left foot after fouling a ball off himself.
Status: Day-to-day; Trea Turner was scratched from the Phillies starting lineup on Saturday with a lower back sp