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Harper Shifts to DH as Phillies Face Cardinals
11 Aug
Summary
- Bryce Harper will serve as Designated Hitter against St. Louis.
- Kyle Schwarber will play first base in the upcoming series.
- The Phillies aim to improve their third-place Wild Card standing.
The Philadelphia Phillies are set to face the St. Louis Cardinals in a pivotal series as they vie for a National League Wild Card position. For the opening game on Monday night, the Phillies have announced a significant lineup alteration: Bryce Harper will be the Designated Hitter, with veteran Kyle Schwarber taking over at first base. This move follows the team's acquisition of infielder Luis Arraez at the trade deadline, creating new lineup possibilities.
The Phillies, currently holding third place in the Wild Card race, are looking to capitalize on recent offensive success. Despite losing their series against the Toronto Blue Jays, a six-run performance in their last game has boosted confidence. With Harper now DHing and Schwarber at first, the team aims to leverage its star-studded lineup, which ranks 14th in baseball in runs scored, to secure crucial wins against the Cardinals, who are just 3.5 games behind.
