Bryson Stott credited his recent success at the plate to empanadas after hitting a three-run home run during the Philadelphia Phillies’ 7-2 victory over the Miami Marlins, according to comments made on May 3. Stott’s performance included his second home run of the season and continued a strong stretch where he has been batting .340 with eight doubles, five homers, and 27 RBIs in his last 27 games in Miami.
The significance of this game is highlighted by the Phillies’ efforts to recover from a difficult start to their season. The team recently experienced a managerial change after beginning with a 9-19 record, leading to Rob Thomson’s departure and Don Mattingly stepping in as interim manager. Under Mattingly, the Phillies have posted a 5-1 record.
Stott said about his hot streak at loanDepot park, “[José] Alvarado told me that it’s the empanadas that they serve here.” He also reflected on changes within the team: “The guys in this clubhouse, when there’s a coaching change, you wear it. We knew that most of it, or a big part of it, was us not playing well. You never want to see someone lose their job or anything. So a little bit of a wake-up call. Obviously, we knew we weren’t playing good or up to our standards.”
Jesús Luzardo pitched for Philadelphia against his former team and allowed two runs over six and one-third innings while striking out ten batters without issuing any walks. Luzardo said about finding consistency on the mound: “I feel like I started a little out of whack mechanically… I feel like I’m starting to get in my groove.” Mattingly commented on player Alec Bohm’s struggles but showed confidence: “I trust this guy’s going to hit… so I just want to show confidence that I believe in him.”
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Looking ahead after Sunday’s win—where every player recorded at least one hit for the first time this season—Mattingly said: “More than anything, it’s just a response… You just want guys to bounce back, be ready to play. It’s a different game. It’s a different starter. It starts all over.” Stott concluded jokingly about continuing his hot streak: “I’m gonna,” referring again to bringing empanadas back with him.
