Phillies beat Marlins 5-2 on June 17, 2025, for their 6th straight win! Trea Turner's leadoff blast & Cristopher Sánchez's 7 Ks led the charge. Recap inside!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Some nights, you just know from the very first pitch. Tuesday was one of those nights. Before fans could even settle into their seats, Trea Turner sent the first pitch he saw sailing into the stands, setting an immediate, explosive tone. That leadoff blast was all the spark the Phillies needed as they cruised to a 5-2 win over the Marlins, extending their red-hot winning streak to a season-high six games. It was a complete team victory, featuring dominant pitching, clutch hitting, and the exciting debut of a new face at first base.
The Phillies extended their winning streak to six games, improving to 44-29 on the season.
It's becoming a signature move for Trea Turner. The Phillies shortstop wasted no time getting the party started, launching a leadoff home run—his third of the season and 13th overall—to give the Phillies a lead they would never relinquish. Turner's energy at the top of the lineup has been a catalyst during this streak, and he finished the night 2-for-5 with two runs scored. When your leadoff man is that locked in, it puts immense pressure on the opposition from the get-go.
While Turner provided the early fireworks, Cristopher Sánchez provided the steady, dominant presence on the mound. The lefty was simply brilliant, carving up the Marlins for six innings while allowing just one run and striking out seven. He lowered his ERA to a sparkling 3.12 and set the table perfectly for the bullpen. After Miami clawed back to make it a 3-2 game, Alec Bohm stepped to the plate in the eighth with a chance to break it open. He did just that, lacing a two-run single to provide the breathing room the team needed. The bullpen trio of Orion Kerkering, Jeff Hoffman, and José Alvarado (who notched his 18th save) slammed the door, capping off a masterful pitching performance all around.
Amid the victory celebration, a significant chapter in the Phillies' future began as top prospect Otto Kemp made his Major League debut. Starting at first base, Kemp looked like he belonged, showing patience at the plate by drawing a walk and lacing a single for his first big-league hit. After tearing up Triple-A to the tune of a .312 average with 12 homers and 14 steals, his promotion was well-earned. Kemp's solid defense and poised at-bats were a promising sign of things to come for the newest Phillie.
The good news wasn't just confined to the big-league club. The latest farm system report brought a wave of optimism. Aroon Escobar is making a name for himself, surging into the Top 100 prospects list after a fantastic stretch in Low-A. Even better, top pitching prospect Andrew Painter is reportedly fully healthy after his Tommy John surgery and is on track for a return to Double-A soon—a massive development for the organization's future. The news wasn't all positive, as pitcher Moises Chace will unfortunately miss the rest of the season after undergoing his own Tommy John procedure, a tough break for the young arm.
Everything is clicking for the Fightin' Phils right now. They're winning with power, with pitching, with clutch hitting, and now they're infusing the roster with exciting young talent. With a six-game winning streak fueling their momentum, they'll look to keep the pressure on in the NL East and secure a series win against the Marlins tomorrow. If this is a preview of what the second half of the season holds, Philadelphia is in for a thrilling ride.
