Schwarber Struggles to Find June Power Amid Phillies’ Losing Streak

Philadelphia, PA — Kyle Schwarber, known for his explosive June performances, is struggling to regain his hitting prowess this month. The 30-year-old slugger has a .143 batting average in June, well below his career norms.

Typically, June marks the start of Schwarber’s hitting spree. Throughout his career, he boasts an impressive .912 OPS in June and averages a home run every 10.94 at-bats. This places him third all-time among players with at least 600 at-bats in the month, trailing only legends Babe Ruth and Mark McGwire.

However, during the first nine games of June, Schwarber has managed only two home runs and three RBIs, a stark contrast to his earlier performance this season. He was recently on the 10-day injured list due to right wrist inflammation, an ailment affecting his swing.

Despite these challenges, Schwarber hit a significant solo home run in a recent game against the Chicago Cubs, which ended in a 7-2 victory for the Phillies. “It felt great,” Schwarber said after the game. “You keep putting in work to put yourself in a really good position to go out there and compete during the game.” This home run marked his 21st of the season but raised concerns as the Phillies deal with other injuries.

Without star player Bryce Harper in the lineup due to injuries, the Phillies have looked to Schwarber for leadership and production. Yet, the team has struggled significantly, posting a 3-7 record since his slump began.

“It’s not that we haven’t been getting hits or anything,” said third baseman Alec Bohm. “I just think the big hit has been kind of avoiding us.”

With their current offensive struggles, the Phillies have now lost nine of their last ten games, raising alarm among fans and management. The team relies heavily on players like Schwarber and Trea Turner to step up in Harper’s absence.

The managerial staff, led by Rob Thomson, faces scrutiny as the team’s batting order hasn’t yielded the expected results. Thomson might consider making changes to reverse the team’s fortunes before it gets worse.

As June progresses, Schwarber and the Phillies are in desperate need of improvement. With strong opponents like the Toronto Blue Jays up next, the pressure is on the veteran players to reclaim their momentum. “If we keep doing things like that throughout the course of the year, good things are going to happen,” Schwarber noted, highlighting the need for unity and focus.