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Phillies' Bullpen Woes Deepen as Romano Struggles
14 Aug
Summary
- Romano's ERA balloons to 7.24 after giving up grand slam
- Phillies' offense struggles for second straight day
- Mets' pitching staff has 5.42 ERA in August

As of August 14th, 2025, the Phillies' bullpen struggles continue, with pitcher Romano's ERA ballooning to 7.24 after he gave up a grand slam in a disastrous seventh inning against the Reds. The Phillies had hoped for a bounce-back season from the two-time All-Star, but he has instead become one of their biggest liabilities.
The Phillies' offense also provided no help for a second straight day, managing just three hits off the Reds' starter. After dropping two of three in Cincinnati, the Phillies will begin a four-game series against the Washington Nationals on Thursday.
Elsewhere, the Mets' pitching staff has struggled mightily in August, posting a 5.42 ERA as they've slid five games behind the Phillies in the NL East. Rookie Marlins outfielder Jakob Marsee, on the other hand, is off to a torrid start, tying a franchise record with seven RBIs in a recent game.