Still Looking for a Fifth Starter: Phillies Twitter Roundup

Philly Sports and Culture Writer

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Sep 8, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) sits in the dugout against the Miami Marlins in the second inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

The Phillies lost an ugly one to the Marlins on Sunday, 10-1. Let's get this over with:

Seth Johnson might be a solid MLB pitcher one day. But his major league debut was a nightmare.

Not going to get it done or keep you in the majors.

Doubtful he gets another start either. Hideous game today unfortunately for Seth. pic.twitter.com/hxFte6Kcld
— Smart T. Jones (@exhaustedBS) September 8, 2024

Seth Johnson with an ignominious debut for the @Phillies today. However, it doesn't mean he won't be a good @MLB pitcher in time.
Anyone remember Zach Eflin's debut?

Johnson:
2.1 IP, 8 H, 9 R, 9 ER, 3 BB, 0 K, 1 HR

Eflin (June 14, 2016):
2.2 IP, 9 H, 9 R, 8 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 3 HR
— Phillies Phreak (@Coach_Whacko) September 8, 2024

seth johnson: https://t.co/tMC1COLD1Z
— one dozen rats at a keyboard (@PanasonicDX4500) September 8, 2024

Maybe the fifth spot in the Phils' rotation is just cursed?

Starts from the Phillies 5th spot in the rotation since August 23:

Seth Johnson 9/8
2.1 IP | 8 H | 9 ER | 3 BB | 0 K | 1 HR

Tyler Phillips 9/3
0.2 IP | 8 H | 6 ER | 0 BB | 1 K | 2 HR

Taijuan Walker 8/28
6.0 IP | 13 H | 6 ER | 1 BB | 0 K | 1 HR

Taijuan Walker 8/23
3.0 IP | 8 H… pic.twitter.com/FXurlqiyit
— Phillies Tailgate (@PhilsTailgate) September 8, 2024

So the Phillies are just forfeiting every fifth game huh?
— Moran (@Mugsy_Moran1221) September 8, 2024

BREAKING: The Phillies have announced that Major the team dog will be the 5th starter in the rotation for the remainder of the season pic.twitter.com/Dgj7oqsNOU
— Life of a Philly Fan (@PhillyFanLife) September 8, 2024

Oh, and the offense scored one run on five hits.

Edward Cabrera shutdown the Phillies pic.twitter.com/6iyBuMXKzQ
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) September 8, 2024

Phillies honoring the NFL being back by punting this game
— Nick Piccone (@_piccone) September 8, 2024

The Phillies return to Citizens Bank Park for a six-game homestand beginning Monday. They'll face the Rays and Mets.

Looking at the Phillies upcoming schedule, a 5th starter won't be needed until the Brewers if they choose to skip a rotation turn.

Off day on Thursday means Nola could open the Mets series with Sanchez and Suarez to follow.
— Rob from Chester, Pa (@knoxrob1) September 8, 2024

Tonight sucked BUT
The Mets lost
and Brewers lost!

Magic Number to win the Division and secure and Post Season spot is now 13

Magic Number to clinch a Bye spot now 17

19 Games left to play
7 v The Mets
3 V The Brewers…..

Buckle up folks!! pic.twitter.com/6R8O3XTV27
— UK Phillies (@UKPhillies) September 8, 2024

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John Foley

Before joining OnPattison.com, John Foley was a Phillies beat writer for PHLY Sports and the founder of a popular independent Phillies newsletter. He has provided nontraditional local sports coverage since 2013. Foley grew up in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. He's a proud product of the Philadelphia public school system, a Penn State grad, and a Georgetown Law alum. A licensed attorney, he sits on the board of the Papermill Food Hub, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping families in need throughout the city. You can read his silly little tweets at @2008philz.