Bullpen and bats struggle as Phillies lose first game of NLDS to Dodgers

(0:00 - 11:25 )We commence the show by discussing the two disappointing losses by both the Phillies and the Eagles. Ricky asserts that Game 2 is a crucial win for the Phillies. He further notes that the Eagles did not execute a balanced game against the Broncos. Bill states that Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper have t to lead the Phillies offensively throughout the remainder of the Dodgers series if they want to win.(11:25 - 19:12)Ricky and Bill discuss their feelings regarding trust in the Phillies' bullpen. To enhance this conversation, we present our Twitter poll. We have conducted two Twitter polls, one concerning the Eagles and the other about the Phillies.(19:12 - 27:39)We persist in our conversation regarding Phillies baseball. Bill inquiries about the health status of Pitcher Ranger Suarez, given that Rob Thomson has not designated him as a starter for either Game 2 or Game 3. Ricky concurs that he may indeed be injured. In the meantime, we present the Phillies lineup for Game 2 against the Dodgers.(27:39 - 39:32 )Ricky and Bill concur that the Dodgers have fulfilled their responsibilities as a team by securing a victory on the road. Bill remarks that Game 2 is crucial for the Phillies to regain their momentum, yet he also acknowledges that the team has failed to perform in significant situations. Furthermore, Bill expresses concern regarding Kyle Schwarber's performance. Ricky adds that Schwarber has not appeared to be the same player and probably has not established a comfort zone.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.