Philadelphia Phillies fans didn’t hold back after their team was pummeled 17-7 in Game 2 of the series against the Milwaukee Brewers — a lopsided loss that followed a defeat in Game 1.
While fan reactions on social media were mixed, frustration dominated the conversation on X, with many criticizing poor decisions and what they saw as a lack of effort from some players.
“Welcome back to reality. Can only play the worst teams in the league for so long. Nice to see what happens when you play a team with more wins than losses,” one fan wrote. Another added, “Terrible effort all around. Feel bad for the fans who paid top dollar to watch that.”
Harsh Criticism Spills Over on Social Media
It wasn’t just Phillies fans voicing their anger. Others chimed in, with one user posting: “The Phillies are always the most overrated team in baseball. Nobody learns until they make the playoffs and then choke.”
Some took it even further, declaring, “Phillies season is over.” Others hoped the embarrassing loss against the Brewers would serve as a wake-up call, especially when it comes to bullpen decisions.
One fan’s long post summed up the mood: “Losing a home series to a MID team that probably won’t make the playoffs from the NL Central — even without Harper — is unacceptable. First-place lead is gone. That winning streak is starting to look very fake. I’m starting to think the rest of the team sees how bad the bullpen is and is checking out mentally. Is there resentment toward management for going with a budget, no-name bullpen? We could be in for the June swoon. The season is at a crossroads.”
Thomson Ejected and Fans Defend Luzardo
Things got even more bizarre during the blowout when Phillies manager Rob Thomson was ejected in the fourth inning — just the fifth MLB ejection in his 400-game career. He was arguing a balk call against Jesús Luzardo.
NBC Phillies analyst Ricky Bottalico also questioned how Luzardo was handled: “Pathetic that the Phillies left Luzardo in the game to take a beating when he didn’t have his best stuff… You don’t do that to a guy who’s been good all year!”
Why Didn’t the Phillies Pull Luzardo Sooner?
There’s no clear answer, but according to On Pattison analyst Anthony SanFilippo, the Phillies may have intentionally waited to remove Luzardo in order to avoid using key relievers like Kerkering, Strahm, or Romano in a game that had already slipped away. Meanwhile, other bullpen arms — Lazar, Hernández, and Banks — had pitched the previous night.
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