Phillies' Spring Training Lineup: Schwarber, Harper, Bohm, Stott

0:00It's March 23rd, you're listening to MLB News today, AI-powered MLB coverage. The Philadelphia Phillies wrapped up six weeks of spring training in Florida on Monday using a lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays that's likely to. Stick for games against right-handed pitchers at the season start. It begins with Tria Turner at shortstop leading off, followed by Kyle Schwarber as the designated hitter in the two-hole, Bryce Harper at first base. Third, Alec Bohm at third base clean-up, and Bryson Stott at second base fifth. Earlier this week, the big question was whether to Slash Schwarber or Harper second and third, but the team prioritized getting their top three hitters. Up in the first inning, both left these crushed right-handers, with Harper thriving in the three-spot career-wise and Schwarber improving dramatically against same-side pitching, even setting a record with 23 homers versus lefties last year. Fans have buzzed all off-season about those spots, plus whether Bohm or new addition to Dallas Garcia should hit fourth or sixth.

1:01Bohm brings steady contact and clestrives with runners in scoring position like his 97 RBI's last season, while Garcia heated up late in. Camp with a 282 average and better played discipline. Meanwhile, the Phillies see Bohm's low strikeouts making him ideal early for clean-up duty, though Garcia's power potential from his earlier years could shake things up soon. Manager Rob Thompson has said he'll tweak based on hot streaks, keeping options open. The Phillies kick off Thursday at home, versus the Texas Rangers, facing tough arms like Nate Ilvaldi and maybe Jacob DeGrom with Christopher Sanchez, Aaron Nola, and Jesus was Ardo starting the series.