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Phillies Start Season 0-3 After 13-2 Loss, Manager Ejected

4/1/2026

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In the 2026 season, the Phillies opened with three losses.
They suffered a 13-2 defeat to the Washington Nationals.
Rob Thomson, the Phillies' manager, was ejected after a controversial call.
The Phillies have a .189 batting average, ranking 27th in the league, while former Phillies players are underperforming with their new teams.
Kyle Schwarber, the Phillies outfielder, expressed confidence in the team's resilience to bounce back.

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Story summary

In the 2026 season, the Phillies opened with three losses.
They suffered a 13-2 defeat to the Washington Nationals.
Rob Thomson, the Phillies' manager, was ejected after a controversial call.
The Phillies have a .189 batting average, ranking 27th in the league, while former Phillies players are underperforming with their new teams.
Kyle Schwarber, the Phillies outfielder, expressed confidence in the team's resilience to bounce back.