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Phillies Fans Shaken by Blowout Loss, Mets Struggle; Alec Bohms Slump, Zack Wheelers Return, and Prospects Promise

Phillies fans are reeling after an 11-2 defeat to the Cubs, marking their fourth series loss this season. The teams only wins came against the Rockies and Nationals, teams with low expectations. In the NL East, the Mets are at the bottom with eight straight losses, while the Braves lead.

Third baseman Alec Bohm is struggling, batting just .145. The Phillies need right-handed power, as Bohm, Realmuto, and García are underperforming. Prospects like Bryan De La Cruz arent delivering either.

Bohms slump is causing concern, as hes crucial for RBIs, especially against lefties. Theres no quick fix like prospect Aidan Miller, whos dealing with a back injury. Rookie Justin Crawford is living up to expectations, batting .283 with speed turning grounders into hits.

Zack Wheeler is set to rejoin the rotation on April 24th in Atlanta, with his fastball velocity climbing to 95 mph. Andrew Painter is also impressing in relief, with a 3.77 ERA and better underlying stats.

The Phillies are looking for a cleanup hitter to fix strikeouts or consider a trade like Isaac Paredes. Wheelers return and prospects promise could help steady the ship as the Braves series approaches.

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