The Philadelphia Phillies have had a challenging start to the 2024 season, allowing a total of 20 runs in the first two games, with a 12-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves. This follows a 9-3 defeat on Opening Day. The runs allowed in the first two games this year are comparable to the 27 runs allowed in the same period last year. Zack Wheeler pitched six scoreless innings on Opening Day before the Phillies allowed all 21 runs in the subsequent games.
The 2024 Phillies have allowed 21 runs through two games, their highest total in the first two games of a season since 2023, when they allowed 27
The Philadelphia Phillies have had a less-than-ideal start to the season, suffering back-to-back losses to the Atlanta Braves. Following a 9-3 defeat on Opening Day, the Braves dominated the Phillies in a 12-4 victory in their second game of the season. https://t.co/ICYdbm6cHv
The Phillies have been outscored 21-7 in the first two games of the year... The Phillies PGL crew has some thoughts why: https://t.co/MTkvd8XqAg
Braves 12, Phillies 4. The Phillies have allowed 21 runs in the season's first two games. All 21 have come after Zack Wheeler pitched six scoreless innings on Opening Day. The Phillies allowed 27 runs in the first two games last year.
FINAL: Braves 12, Phillies 4
The Phillies allowed 27 runs in their first two games of 2023. It's up to 20 in 2024 with three more innings ...