Brandon Marsh leads off for Phillies as Trea Turner rests
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Last updated Jun 19, 2026
On June 16, 2026, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh batted leadoff against the Miami Marlins due to Trea Turner being unavailable from injury. Marsh recorded a two-run homer, contributing to the team's total of eight runs on six hits. This change in the batting order sparked discussion about Marsh's performance compared to Turner's struggles this season. After a successful game, Turner returned to the leadoff spot in the next matchup, where he recorded three hits, marking his first multi-hit game since June 7.
- •Marsh went 1-3 with a homer, walk, and steal in leadoff debut.
- •Turner returned to leadoff and got three hits in the following game.
- •Phillies scored 8 runs against Marlins on June 16.
- •Marsh's leadoff success raises lineup questions for future games.
- •Turner's injury led to lineup experimentation.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Should the Phillies hit Brandon Marsh leadoff more?
"They have at least opened the door to the possibility.
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