Phillies Hitters Explode for 7-Run First Inning After Golfing Day Off

Trea Turner, Brandon Marsh, and Kyle Schwarber power Phillies to blowout win over Rockies

Apr. 4, 2026 at 1:12am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a Phillies baseball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of bright colors representing the team's offensive outburst against the Rockies.The Phillies' offense explodes for a 7-run first inning, showcasing their potential to overwhelm opponents with a barrage of hard-hitting, extra-base knocks.Denver Today

The Philadelphia Phillies bounced back from a slow start to the season with a dominant 10-1 win over the Colorado Rockies, sparked by a 7-run outburst in the first inning. After taking a day off to play golf in the warm Colorado weather, the Phillies' hitters came out swinging, with Trea Turner, Brandon Marsh, and Kyle Schwarber leading the charge with extra-base hits and long home runs.

Why it matters

The Phillies entered the season with high expectations but had struggled offensively in their first six games. This offensive explosion in the hitter-friendly environment of Coors Field shows the Phillies' lineup has the potential to break out at any time and put up big numbers, which will be crucial as they aim to live up to their lofty preseason projections.

The details

The Phillies scored seven runs in the first inning, more than they had in any full game during the first week of the season. Trea Turner set the tone with a leadoff double, and the Phillies went on to draw two walks, get three singles, and hit a three-run homer by Brandon Marsh that traveled 454 feet. Kyle Schwarber later added a 460-foot solo shot, the longest homer of the game. In total, the Phillies accounted for 22 of the 28 hardest-hit balls in the game.

  • The Phillies had a scheduled day off on Thursday, with many players taking the opportunity to play 18 or even 36 holes of golf in the warm Colorado weather.
  • The Phillies scored 7 runs in the first inning on Friday, the most they had scored in any full game during the first week of the season.

The players

Trea Turner

The Phillies' leadoff hitter and shortstop, who set the tone with a leadoff double in the first inning.

Brandon Marsh

The Phillies' center fielder, who crushed a 454-foot three-run homer in the first inning.

Kyle Schwarber

The Phillies' left fielder, who hit a 460-foot solo home run, the longest of the game.

Rob Thomson

The Phillies' manager, who said he didn't think the team's slow start had put any "weight" on the veteran players.

Bryce Harper

The Phillies' star outfielder, who had a homer, double, and walk by the third inning of Friday's game.

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What they’re saying

“I feel like everyone's making everything such a big deal nowadays. I don't know. We were just playing baseball.”

— Trea Turner

“The double that Trea had to start the game set the tone pretty early.”

— Brandon Marsh

“Don't put too much stock in your first couple games. And just try to play your game. Understand it's a long season. Just have to find value in playing a full season.”

— Bryce Harper

What’s next

The Phillies will look to build on this offensive outburst as they continue their series against the Rockies on Saturday and Sunday.

The takeaway

This game showed the Phillies' lineup has the potential to break out at any time, which will be crucial as they aim to live up to their high preseason expectations and make a deep playoff run. The team's veteran leadership and focus on the long season ahead should help them weather any early-season struggles.