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Phillies' Bullpen Woes Deepen as Romano Struggles

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
Phillies' Bullpen Woes Deepen as Romano Struggles

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.

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Romano, signed to a one-year, $9.5 million contract in the offseason, has struggled mightily, with his ERA ballooning to 7.24 after surrendering a grand slam in a recent game against the Reds.
The Mets, who had one of the best pitching staffs earlier this season, have seen a dramatic decline, with their pitchers posting a 5.42 ERA in the month of August as they've slid five games behind the Phillies in the NL East.
Marlins rookie outfielder Jakob Marsee is off to a torrid start in his MLB career, tying a franchise record with seven RBIs in a recent game against the Cleveland Guardians.

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