Phillies second baseman Luiz Arráez records RBI single in debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:16 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Luiz Arráez made his debut for the Philadelphia Phillies on August 4, 2026, against the Washington Nationals. Batting fourth, Arráez hit an RBI single in his first at-bat, scoring Trea Turner. Acquired from the San Francisco Giants earlier this week, Arráez is known for his high batting average and has previously won the NL batting title multiple times. The Phillies adjusted their lineup for Arráez, moving Bryce Harper back to right field for the first time since 2022.
- •Arráez hit an RBI single in the first inning of his debut.
- •He was acquired from the San Francisco Giants before the trade deadline.
- •Bryce Harper returned to right field to accommodate Arráez at second base.
- •Arráez is a four-time All-Star and former NL batting champion.
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies 2B Luiz Arráez knocks RBI single in first at-bat of debut
"Philadelphia's new second baseman showed exactly why the franchise traded for him on Monday.
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