Philadelphia Phillies fans criticize Trea Turner lineup placement against Houston Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies opened a home series against the Houston Astros on September 8, 2026, following a four-game split against the Atlanta Braves. Manager Don Mattingly maintained the same batting order used in the previous game, continuing to place Trea Turner in the second spot. This lineup decision has drawn criticism from fans on social media who pointed to the player's recent performance statistics. Turner is currently batting with a.293 on-base percentage, which ranks 128th out of 140 players. The series opener also features Andrew Painter as the starting pitcher for the Phillies. JT Realmuto is scheduled to serve as the catcher for his second consecutive start.
- •The Philadelphia Phillies began a home series against the Houston Astros on September 8, 2026.
- •Manager Don Mattingly kept Trea Turner in the second position of the batting order.
- •Andrew Painter is the starting pitcher for the series opener.
- •Fans noted that Turner's.293 on-base percentage is among the lowest in the league.
- •JT Realmuto is starting at catcher for the second game in a row.
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Phillies Fans React to Trea Turner Decision Before Astros Series
"After splitting a four-game set with the Atlanta Braves (at home) over Labor Day weekend, the Philadelphia Phillies are beginning a new series in MLB against the Houston Astros (also at home) this week. Before the series began, manager Don Mattingly revealed the Phillies lineup, which happens to be the exact same as Monday afternoon’s […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Fans React to Trea Turner Decision Before Astros Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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