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Bohm Batting Sixth: Phillies Lineup Shake-Up
14 Aug
Summary
- Alec Bohm will bat sixth and play first base against the Twins.
- Bohm's current batting average of .231 is the lowest of his career.
- The Phillies are tied for the final Wild Card spot with 40 games left.
The Philadelphia Phillies are set to play the Minnesota Twins in Iowa as part of the Field of Dreams Game. Ahead of this unique matchup, manager Don Mattingly has revised the team's lineup, notably shifting infielder Alec Bohm.
Bohm will now bat sixth in the order and take on first base duties for Thursday night's game. This move places him ahead of teammates Brandon Marsh, J.T. Realmuto, and J.P. Crawford. Bohm is currently having a statistically challenging season, with his .231 batting average being the lowest of his career.
His slugging percentage and OPS also rank as the second-lowest marks of his seven MLB seasons. Despite these struggles at the plate, Bohm has still managed 99 hits, 13 home runs, and 63 RBIs. The Phillies currently hold a 64-58 record and are fighting for a Wild Card spot, being tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the last available position with 40 games left to play.
