The Phillies Head to Colorado to Hopefully Hit More Homers

In this episode of Hittin' Season, hosts Justin Clue and Liz Roescher dive into the Philadelphia Phillies' recent comeback win over the Washington Nationals, highlighting standout performances from rookies Edmundo Sosa and Justin Crawford, who delivered a walk-off hit in his third game. The duo celebrates the emergence of young talent as a bright spot in an otherwise inconsistent start to the 2026 season. They then shift focus to the Phillies' upcoming series in Colorado, analyzing the matchup between Aaron Nola and Michael Lorenzen at the hitter-friendly Coors Field. While expressing cautious optimism about Nola’s ability to perform in Denver, they acknowledge the risks of facing a high-powered Rockies lineup and the thin air that favors home runs. The conversation also touches on Bryce Harper’s long-awaited first home run of the season, which they view as a positive sign of progress. Meanwhile, the hosts contrast the Phillies’ modest spring training upgrades with the Rockies’ over-the-top ballpark food offerings, and critique the Mets’ offensive struggles, particularly their 1-for-32 mark with runners in scoring position. They also discuss the surprising success of the Miami Marlins, who have a better record than the Dodgers over the last 101 games, and reflect on the Phillies’ long-term commitment to their Clearwater spring training facility, despite concerns over public funding and city revitalization efforts.