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Newly acquired Philly shines in World Baseball Classic
by Brandon King
The Major League Baseball season is right around the corner and currently teams are in spring training. A lot of their superstars are playing in the World Baseball Classic, representing their country or nationality. A few notable players for Team USA are members of the Phillies: catcher J.T. Realmuto, Kyle Shwarber who led the National League in homeruns last season, and newly acquired shortstop Trea Turner. Turner has always been known for his ability to hit and his lightning-fast speed.
Turner hit the go-ahead home run for team USA to defeat Venezuela to advance to the semifinals. Not only was it a go ahead home run, it was actually a grand slam to put team USA ahead 9-7 after being down 5-7.
That was his most notable moment as of 3/20 the night before Team USA’s championship game against the winner of Japan vs. Mexico.
Turner this past offseason signed a 11 year 300-million- dollar deal with the Phillies this past offseason and is already showing the whole nation why he was worth all that money. The crazy part being that he hasn’t even had to put a Phillies jersey to turn heads.
Turner currently has four homeruns in the tournament which is a Team USA best in the history of the tournament. He is also batting a .368 through the classic with a .429 on base percentage. He is going into the finals being the favorite to win the MVP honors if Team USA can win the championship. He is also tied for the lead in RBIs in the tournament (with 10 of them) in a span of just 6 games.
Not only did Turner make a name for himself with his go-ahead home run, fans also got to enjoy a complete rout of Team Cuba, 14-2, in the semifinals. During this game, he hit two home runs. He is certainly becoming a fan favorite quickly, and he will need to continue this run when he rejoins the Phillies especially considering Bryce Harper
Venturing Crew hosts annual Good Friday fish fry
B.S.A. Venturing Crew 461 and Troop 781 will hold its annual Good Friday Fish Fry on April 7, at American Legion Post 781, 1550 Henry Drive, Mountain Top, from noon to 7 p.m., or until they run out.
You can order in advance by calling or texting Sheila at 570-436-6276 to ensure your meal. is going to be out to start the season.
Dinner includes fish, fries, roll, coleslaw, and dessert. Cost is $12.
All proceeds go to help scouts have more scouting fun.
Last season’s Phillies team lacked consistency at the shortstop position after Jean Segura went down, so Turner will look to solidify that spot for the next decade for a team fresh off a World Series showing. Will Turner be able to keep this production up in the World Baseball Classic finals? And
Will he be able to put the Phillies over the top and secure what they were so close to last season?
