Philadelphia Phillies
· 2026-07-05
The Philadelphia Phillies will be well-represented at the 96th Midsummer Classic with five players named All-Stars.
The Phillies' Brandon Marsh will make his first All-Star Game appearance, starting in right field.
Marsh has put together a breakout campaign with a .315 average and 15 home runs.
Marsh's selection is a testament to his hard work, and manager Don Mattingly believes it will be a special moment for him.
Mattingly said, "I think that first one is always special, it kind of validates you."
The Phillies are currently 4th in the National League with a 50-39 record, on a W1 streak after winning 1-6 @ Kansas City Royals on 2026-07-05.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper were also named reserves, with Schwarber having a league-leading 30 home runs.
Schwarber is on pace to match or exceed his 56 home runs from last season.
The Phillies' strong performance has been driven by their talented roster, including Marsh, Schwarber, and Harper.
And with their current standing, they are looking to make a push for the playoffs.
But the road ahead will be challenging, with tough matchups against top teams in the National League.
So the Phillies will need to continue playing at a high level to achieve their goals.
Marsh has been consistent since the start of last summer, with a .305 batting average over his last 162 games.
He has also shown improvement against left-handed starters, making 28 starts against them this season.
Mattingly has been impressed with Marsh's performance, saying, "He's just kind of banging away."
The Phillies' success has been driven by their strong offense, led by players like Marsh, Schwarber, and Harper.
With their talented roster and current standing, the Phillies are looking to make a deep run in the playoffs.