Nick Castellanos went 0-for-5 with five strikeouts in the Phillies' loss to the Braves on Thursday, going down swinging on the same pitch every time.

The Philadelphia Phillies generally have thrived on offense while winning eight of their first 12 games this season.

Braves first. Ozzie Albies strikes out swinging. Austin Riley walks. Marcell Ozuna doubles to left field. Austin Riley to third. Matt Olson grounds out to shallow right field, Bryce Harper to Jesus ...

BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals host the Philadelphia Phillies to start a three-game series. St. Louis is 5-7 overall and 4-2 at home. The Cardinals have the third-ranked team slugging percentage ...

Alec Bohm descended the dugout steps to the Phillies’ clubhouse following batting practice on Thursday evening at Truist Park ...

The Philadelphia Phillies have started strong this season, but the same can't be said about third baseman Alec Bohm, whose constant struggles at the plate might see him lose a spot in the lineup.