Just over a day ago, Trea Turner helped the Philadelphia Phillies snap a losing streak in a big way—scoring six runs and collecting four hits in the series opener against the Braves. That game also saw Turner accomplish something no Phillies player had done since 1993.
It had been 32 years since a Phillies player scored a run in each of the first three innings of a game—something Turner pulled off against Atlanta. It might sound simple, but given the team was coming off three straight losses and playing on the road, the feat was far from easy.
Turner finished that game with a .302 batting average. It also marked the second time this season he recorded six at-bats in a single game. This time he went 4-for-6—much better than the first instance back in May when he went 0-for-6. No doubt, it was a special night for him and his teammates.
Who was the last Phillies player to do it before Turner?
The last Phillie to pull off the same feat was Lenny Dykstra back on September 9, 1993, in a game against the Chicago Cubs. Two of Dykstra’s runs came off moonshots in the second and third innings. The Phillies won that game 10-8.
The celebration didn’t last long
After Turner’s breakout performance in Game 1, the Phillies came crashing back to earth in Game 2. The Braves got their revenge in front of the home crowd, bouncing back from a brutal 13-0 loss with a 6-1 win to even the series.
At least Trea Turner had one solid game before the Game 2 loss. Prior to that, he was in a deep slump, going hitless in three consecutive games with an 0-for-12 performance, which was certainly disappointing for him. Unfortunately, he couldn’t contribute in Game 2 either, finishing 0-for-4.
