Alec Bohm's Hit Streak Continues, Ranger Suárez's Scoreless Streak Ends

The Phillies’ recent game against the Padres was a tale of two streaks, with one continuing and the other coming to an end. Alec Bohm, the Phillies’ third baseman, extended his hitting streak to 11 games, while Ranger Suárez’s scoreless streak was halted at 32 innings.

Bohm’s two-run home run in the first inning set the tone for the Phillies, who went on to secure a 5-1 victory over the Padres. The right-handed slugger has been on a tear, batting .512 (22-for-43) with eight doubles, three homers, and 16 RBIs during his streak. Padres manager Mike Shildt acknowledged Bohm’s impressive performance, stating, “This guy Bohm, man, he’s one of the best right-handed hitters in the game right now. He’s seeing it and swinging it really well.”

While Bohm’s hitting streak continued, Suárez’s impressive scoreless streak came to an end. The left-hander had been dominant, allowing no runs for 32 innings, which tied for the fifth-longest scoreless streak in Phillies franchise history. However, Eguy Rosario’s home run in the eighth inning finally broke through Suárez’s defensive wall.

Despite the end of his scoreless streak, Suárez delivered another stellar performance, pitching seven innings and allowing only three hits while striking out eight batters. Phillies manager Rob Thomson praised Suárez’s ability to keep the Padres’ offense at bay, saying, “Soft contact, stuff was really good. He had it all going. He was getting ahead of hitters and staying ahead of hitters. No walks all night.”

The quick pace of the game, with the Phillies completing the victory in just two hours and nine minutes, was a testament to Suárez’s efficiency. Bohm, who has been playing behind the lefty, commented on the experience, saying, “It’s been fun. It’s a quick pace. He fills up the zone. There’s a lot of action. He’s not a guy going up there and pitching for strikeouts.”

Suárez’s ability to repeat his delivery and consistently place his pitches has been the key to his recent success. Thomson highlighted this as the underlying reason for the left-hander’s hot streak, which has seen him become a valuable asset for the Phillies.

While Suárez’s scoreless streak may have ended, the Phillies’ overall performance in this game was impressive. The team clinched a series victory and will look to earn their first sweep of a road series this season on Sunday.

With Bohm’s hitting streak continuing and Suárez’s dominant pitching, the Phillies have shown their determination and talent on the field. As the season progresses, fans can expect to see more exciting performances from this dynamic duo, as they strive to lead the team to success.