Rangel Shines in Debut

The Phillies’ first loss to the Nationals came with a twist: rookie Alan Rangel made his major league debut, stepping in after a shaky opener. Though he surrendered an early home run, Rangel settled down, striking out four and throwing 51 strikes in 72 pitches. Manager Don Mattingly praised his poise, and Rangel’s changeup was key. With Painter struggling, the Phillies need Rangel to stay sharp — and he’s ready to deliver. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7cef591979f21efb