Phillies Stoplight🚦: Lack of middle-of-the-order hitters still looms large

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Sunday, April 5, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh (16) celebrates his three run home run with second baseman Bryson Stott (5) and third baseman Alec Bohm (28) in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

On the latest episode of Phillies Stoplight🚦, Tim Kelly and The Press of Atlantic City's Mike McGarry react to a weekend series in Colorado that saw some positives, but also left them with a familiar feeling.

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Tim Kelly

Tim Kelly is the Managing Editor for On Pattison. He's been on the Phillies beat since 2020. Kelly is also on Bleacher Report's MLB staff. Previously, Kelly has worked for Phillies Nation, Audacy Sports, SportsRadio 94 WIP, Just Baseball, FanSided, Locked On and Sports Illustrated/FanNation. Kelly is a graduate of Bloomsburg University with a major in Mass Communications and minor in Political Science.