Brandon Marsh returns to Philadelphia Phillies lineup against Arizona Diamondbacks

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Brandon Marsh returns to Philadelphia Phillies lineup against Arizona Diamondbacks
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The Philadelphia Phillies activated outfielder Brandon Marsh for their Monday game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Marsh returns to his position in left field after sitting out the previous day's contest. The Philadelphia Phillies announced the lineup ahead of the series with Aaron Nola set to start on the mound. Marsh has played in 131 games this season with a.274 batting average and 17 home runs, which marks a career high for the outfielder. The team currently navigates this series before preparing for a subsequent four-game set against the Atlanta Braves. J.T. Realmuto did not appear in Monday's starting lineup, with Garrett Stubbs handling catching duties.

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  • Brandon Marsh returned to the starting lineup in left field on Monday.
  • The outfielder has hit 17 home runs and 57 RBIs over 131 games this season.
  • Garrett Stubbs started at catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies in the series opener.
  • The team travels to play a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves following the Arizona series.
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  • 12:08 AMYahoo SportsPhiladelphia Phillies get major boost as key player set to return against Diamondbacks
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Philadelphia Phillies have received a timely boost ahead of their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with Brandon Marsh returning to the starting lineup. The outfielder was back in the batting order for Monday evening’s game after being given the day off on Sunday.

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