Phillies' Rob Thomson Optimistic Amid Losing Streak, 'Just Gotta Keep Grinding'
Phillies' Rob Thomson Optimistic Amid Losing Streak, 'Just Gotta Keep Grinding' originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Philadelphia Phillies are in the middle of a losing streak following their defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates. After May got off to a great start, the Phillies dropped the final three games of the month. Into June, the Phillies have won just one game in their last five.
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On Phillies Postgame Live from NBC Sports Philadelphia, after the loss to the Pirates, Phillies manager Rob Thomson expressed optimism amid the team's current losing streak.
"Just gotta keep grinding," Thomson said. "In a little bit of a funk right now, but gotta keep grinding through it."
Following the loss to the Pirates, the Phillies sit at 37-26, in second place in the National League East, and 2.5 games behind the New York Mets. The Phillies' offense has scored 295 runs, 11 more than the Mets, while their pitching has allowed 278 runs, 67 more than the Mets.
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson (59) looks on from the dugout against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
What was supposed to be a strong suit for the Phillies has turned into the reason for their struggles. Jesus Luzardo's past two starts, allowing 20 earned runs combined, have put the Phillies back significantly. The bullpen has blown a few games, and let games get out of hand often this year.
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When the pitching is humming, the defense will often crumble, or the offense will struggle to knock in baserunners. It's been a season where the Phillies haven't put together a strong winning streak against teams that aren't below .500.
Against teams that are above .500, the Phillies are 16-18, losing record. The losing streak and recent slide have been tough for the Phillies. But Thomson sees a path forward.
With two more games against the Pirates and a series against the Mets near the end of June on the horizon, the Phillies still have plenty of time to turn things around. Thomson believes in the team and thinks that despite the funk, the team can get through it and come out strong on the other side.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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