3 Phillies the Braves can thank for choking in Game 2

3 Phillies the Braves can thank for choking away Game 2

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 12: J.T. Realmuto #10 and Zack Wheeler #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies talk on the mound during the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves in game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 12, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 11: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies walks back to the dugout after getting out against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in game one of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

1. Kyle Schwarber

Kyle Schwarber was Philadelphia’s big offseason acquisition prior to the 2022 season. He did lead the National League n home runs, after all. The thing is, the hits have not been coming when the Phillies have needed him the most.

Schwarber had not recorded a single hit through the team’s two Wild Card round games against the St. Louis Cardinals and Game 1 of the NLDS against the Braves. That trend continued on Wednesday night, as he went 0-for-4 at the plate, where he struck out three times and left one runner on base in the top of the eighth inning.

After this game, Schwarber is now 0-for-16 in the batter’s box. That is not ideal, considering he was brought in to knock in runs.

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