MATT VIERLING NEWS

Ducks out of lineup Vierling is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Vierling will hit the bench for the series finale after he started each of the past three games, all at different positions. He was highly productive over those three contests with two hits, six walks, four RBI and three runs, so Vierling could be putting himself in contention for more work in the outfield while Odubel Herrera and Mickey Moniak continue to languish at the plate.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two RBI in loss Vierling went 0-for-1 with two RBI in Saturday's 7-6 loss against the Cardinals.

Impact Despite not picking up a hit, Vierling still ended up with two RBI thanks to two sacrifice flies. He sent Alec Bohm home in the second inning and JT Realmuto home in the third. He also walked twice in the game. The outfielder is now slashing .245/.330/.378 on the season.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arenado, Cards hit 4 straight HRs in 1st; late HR tops Phils

Nolan Arenado sparked a record barrage of four straight home runs by St. Louis in the first inning, then hit a tiebreaking drive in the ninth that sent the Cardinals over the Phila...

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hall, Hoskins homer, lead Phillies past Arenado, Cardinals

Darick Hall’s tiebreaking homer was his third straight shot since being called up, and Rhys Hoskins went deep to add an insurance run, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-3 wi...

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schwarber, Hall help Phillies rout Braves 14-4

Kyle Schwarber finished off the month with another June homer, Darick Hall went deep twice and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with a 14-4 rout of the Atlanta...

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Vierling is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Vierling will take a seat after he went 4-for-11 with a double, a walk and two runs scored while starting in each of the past three contests. Though Bryce Harper's move to the 10-day injured list in advance of his upcoming thumb surgery should open up some additional playing time for Vierling, the 25-year-old won't necessarily be a fixture in the everyday lineup versus right-handed pitching.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber hits 3-run HR, Harper-less Phils beat Padres 8-5

Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the seventh inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the San Diego Padres 8-5

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playing time should pick up Vierling will start in right field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact Vierling will stay in the lineup for a third consecutive game and looks poised to see steady work against right-handed pitching after Bryce Harper (thumb) was moved to the 10-day injured list Sunday. Nick Castellanos or Kyle Schwarber will likely pick up most of the starts at DH while Harper is sidelined with the fractured thumb, clearing a spot in the outfield for Vierling. Since being recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on June 7, Vierling is slashing .293/.326/.512 with three solo home runs, a stolen base and five additional runs in 14 games.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe, Heim homer off Gibson as Pérez, Rangers beat Phils 7-0

Nathaniel Lowe and Jonah Heim hit consecutive homers off former teammate Kyle Gibson, Martín Pérez went six innings in his fifth scoreless start of the season and the Texas Rangers...

JUNE 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soto's homer helps Nats slow Phillies, avoid 5-game sweep

Juan Soto hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 to avoid a five-game sweep

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filling in for Bryce Harper Vierling will start in left field and bat ninth in Sunday's game in Washington, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Vierling is making his sixth start in the Phillies' last eight games while Bryce Harper (hand) misses his third consecutive contest. Harper could be ready to go for the Phillies' series opener in Texas on Tuesday, at which point Vierling could settle into more of a short-side platoon role in the Philadelphia outfield.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hoskins' pinch-hit in 10th, Phils top Nats; 15 W in 17 games

Pinch-hitter Rhys Hoskins singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 for their 15th win in 17 games

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers twice in nightcap Vierling went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo homers and a walk in the second half of Friday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Impact Vierling tied the score at 1-1 with a homer off Paolo Espino in the top of the third inning. He later gave the Phillies a 6-5 lead with another solo shot off Tanner Rainey in the top of the ninth. Vierling had homered just once in 31 games this year and just three times in 65 career major-league contests heading into Friday's game.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Obstruction call helps Phils sweep Nats for 14th win in 16

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JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores winning run Vierling went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 3-2 win over the Marlins.

Impact Vierling started at third base and batted ninth. He hit a one-out single in the ninth inning, stole second and scored on Rhys Hoskins' walkoff single. Vierling has picked up two starts in seven games since he was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, serving as more of a versatile defender off the bench. He's posted a .196/.270/.286 slash line, one home run, two stolen bases, five RBI and six runs scored through 63 plate appearances overall.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hoskins' RBI in 9th rallies Phillies past Marlins 3-2

Rhys Hoskins raised his arms in celebration on his game-ending RBI double in the ninth inning that led the Philadelphia Phillies over the Miami Marlins 3-2

JUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

9 straight! Phils match best win run in 11 years, top Dbacks

Zack Wheeler struck out eight over six sharp innings, Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies won their ninth straight game with a 4-0 victory over the Arizo...

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies tag Hader for 2 HRs in 9th, rally past Brewers 3-2

Alec Bohm and Matt Vierling homered off Josh Hader in the ninth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 for their fifth straight win

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled from Lehigh Valley Vierling was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Vierling spent nearly a month with the Triple-A club and slashed .271/.347/.459 with two homers, 15 runs, nine RBI and eight stolen bases over 21 games in Lehigh Valley. He'll serve as utility depth for Philadelphia after Johan Camargo (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hoskins homers again, slam leads Phillies past Mariners 4-2

Rhys Hoskins homered for the third straight game and provided all of Philadelphia’s offense with the second grand slam of his career as the Phillies beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent down Wednesday Vierling was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

Impact Vierling made the Phillies' Opening Day roster this year, but he recently fell into a short-side platoon role. After hitting .170 with two doubles, four RBI, three runs and a stolen base over 23 major-league games to the year, he'll head to Lehigh Valley, where he should see more consistent playing time.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Ray pitchers Mariners past Phillies 5-4

Robbie Ray pitched into the sixth inning and had 10 strikeouts, the most by a Seattle pitcher this season, and the Mariners beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falls into short-side platoon role Vierling will start in center field and bat ninth Sunday against the Brewers, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Though he'll crack the lineup in the series finale with southpaw Eric Lauer on the mound, the righty-hitting Vierling looks to have lost his spot atop the depth chart in center field. The lefty-hitting Odubel Herrera returned from the injured list Friday and proceeded to start the past two games in center field against right-handed pitchers. Herrera should handle the large side of a platoon moving forward.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cron's 3-run homer in 7th lifts Rockies over Phillies, 6-5

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APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against righty Vierling is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vierling still appears to be locked into a near-everyday role in center field while Odubel Herrera (oblique) and Mickey Moniak (hand) are on the injured list, but the rookie will nonetheless find himself on the bench for the second time this series. Manager Joe Girardi is likely just playing matchups, as the lefty-hitting Simon Muzziotti will replace the righty-hitting Vierling against right-hander Elieser Hernandez. Muzziotti's lack of extended reps above the High-A level makes it unlikely that he'll make a push for a strong-side platoon role, so Vierling's playing time still appears fairly secure.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE