On Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies will face the Milwaukee Brewers in Wisconsin for the second game of their series.
Philadelphia enters the matchup after a 6–0 loss on Friday.
Derek Hill did not appear in that game.
Phillies Announce Lineup Decision After Trade
The Phillies have revealed their starting lineup for Saturday’s contest.
According to Underdog MLB: *“Phillies 6/13: K. Schwarber DH, T. Turner SS, B. Harper 1B, A. Bohm 3B, B. Marsh RF, E. Sosa LF, B. Stott 2B, J. Realmuto C, D. Hill CF, A. Nola SP.”*
Hill, batting ninth, will make his first start for the Phillies since being acquired in a trade.
The 30-year-old outfielder was hitting .213 with 17 hits, four home runs, eight RBIs, 11 runs scored, and seven stolen bases over 50 games with the Chicago White Sox.
On June 11, the Phillies announced via X: *“The Phillies have acquired OF Derek Hill and international bonus pool money from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for OF Dylan Campbell and INF Jose Colmenares. To make room on the 40-man roster, RHP Jackson Rutledge was designated for assignment.”*
Hill’s Background
Hill was a first-round pick in the 2014 MLB Draft.
He spent his first three seasons with the Detroit Tigers.
Since then, he has had brief stints with the Washington Nationals, Texas Rangers, San Francisco Giants, Miami Marlins, and White Sox over seven total seasons.
On June 12, the Phillies wrote via X: *“Prior to tonight’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Phillies announced the following roster moves: Recalled outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr. from triple-A Lehigh Valley (will wear No. 17). Placed outfielder Adolis García on the 60-day injured list with a right latissimus dorsi tear. Outfielder Derek Hill reported to the club (will wear No. 49). Placed outfielder Steward Berroa on the paternity list.”*
Phillies Right Now
The Phillies currently sit in second place in the National League East with a 37–32 record through 69 games.
They are 7–3 in their last ten games and 18–15 in 33 road contests.
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