The Philadelphia Phillies endured a challenging setback in the opening game of their series against the New York Mets, falling 13-3. The lopsided loss has fueled criticism from the fan base, particularly concerning manager Rob Thompson‘s decision to call up Jordan Romano for the series opener. While the Phillies are on the cusp of securing a postseason berth, decisions like these have sparked debate.

Fans were quick to express their disapproval of Romano’s appearance, attributing it to Thompson’s questionable call. Romano, who recently set an unfortunate record against the Mets, now holds the third-highest single-season ERA for a reliever in Phillies history (minimum 40 innings pitched) at 8.23 for the 2025 season.

Only two other pitchers have posted similar numbers: Bill Hubbell’s 8.25

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