Phillies win, Mattingly takes over after Thomson firing
PUBLISHED Apr 28, 2026, 11:24 PM ET
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PHILADELPHIA — When public address announcer Dan Baker's microphone cut out during pregame ceremonies, the ballpark fell silent moments before the Phillies opened their series against the San Francisco Giants, marking Don Mattingly's first game as interim manager after Rob Thomson was fired earlier that day. The lineup Mattingly announced, backed by a strong outing from starter Jesús Luzardo, carried Philadelphia to a 7-0 shutout, the club's first of the season. PHILADELPHIA — A four-run sixth showcased the offense the Phillies had lacked during their skid: Trea Turner beat out an infield throw, Kyle Schwarber drew a five-pitch walk, and back-to-back doubles by Bryce Harper and Adolis García put three runs on the board before Alec Bohm added a run with a line-drive double. Luzardo finished seven innings, struck out eight (five on his sweeper), allowed only two doubles while stranding both runners at second, and retired the final 11 batters. Brandon Marsh and Justin Crawford added insurance in the eighth, with Marsh singling and stealing second before Crawford's single scored him; Turner finished with four hits and Bohm had two.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Early Tuesday: Phillies announced Rob Thomson's firing and named Don Mattingly interim manager.
- Tuesday pregame: Technical issues briefly silenced the stadium during Mattingly's first lineup announcement.
- Tuesday night: Phillies defeated Giants 7-0 with Jesús Luzardo starting and the team's first shutout of the season.
- Thursday: In the first game of a doubleheader the Phillies rallied for a 3-2 ninth-inning walk-off win; Stott tripled, Crawford had the winning hit.
- Following results: Phillies recorded consecutive wins under Mattingly; Giants remained criticized for offensive struggles and strikeouts.
News Intelligence
- The Phillies' recent turnaround under interim manager Don Mattingly could signal a shift in the team's performance. If you're a fan, this might be the spark you've been waiting for. Keep an eye on upcoming games to see if the winning streak continues.
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Interim manager Don Mattingly and several Phillies players benefited from immediate wins that reduced pressure on the team following Rob Thomson's firing.
Rob Thomson lost his managerial role, and the San Francisco Giants' offense suffered further scrutiny after another shutout and recurring scoring problems.
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