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Phillies Fire Thomson, Hire Mattingly: A New Era Begins

The Philadelphia Phillies have made a significant change, dismissing manager Rob Thomson and appointing Don Mattingly as the interim skipper. This move comes after Dave Dombrowskis attempt to lure Alex Cora from the Red Sox failed. The Phillies, with a dismal 9-19 record, are tied for the worst in baseball.

The team has been struggling, losing 11 out of 13 games against hot teams like the Braves and Cubs. Their offense is ranked 28th with a .219 batting average and 3.64 runs per game. Pitching isnt faring better, with a 5.13 team ERA and starters at the bottom with a 5.80 ERA.

Thomson handled the news professionally, expressing gratitude and wishing the team luck. Bryce Harper acknowledged the players role in the decision, while Dombrowski defended the roster, insisting the talent is there if players step up.

Mattingly, who has been with the team for a couple of months, is ready to take on the challenge. He emphasized the need for simple fixes: playing better baseball with no excuses. With Zack Wheeler back, he sees potential in the rotation and a solid bullpen.

The schedule lightens up, offering opportunities against teams like the Giants, Marlins, Athletics, Rockies, and Red Sox. Despite being 10.5 games behind in the NL East, Mattingly points to his old Dodgers teams comeback from a 9.5-game deficit to win it all in 2013. Theres still plenty of games left to turn the season around.

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