Trea Turner hasn’t looked like the Trea Turner we all know and love for much of this MLB season. And Wednesday, as the Philadelphia Phillies continued to try and solidify a playoff spot, might have been the tipping point for the former All-Star shortstop.
Turner not only went 0-5 at the plate in a 9-8 loss against the Miami Marlins, but he also made a pivotal error trying to field a routine grounder from Josh Bell in extra innings. Turner’s error directly led to two runs — two runs that gave the Marlins the win. Miami is now just one loss behind the Phillies in the NL Wild Card standings.
After the game, Turner didn’t mince words. He faced the music and called himself out with brutal honesty:
"Obviously I'm the reason why we lost that game."
A brutally honest Trea Turner after an all-around tough night. pic.twitter.com/7qAXyQ6Jw2
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) August 3, 2023
It’d be one thing if Turner lashed out, blaming others for his ongoing struggles. But he’s a professional, and while it definitely isn’t easy, professionals take responsibility for their shortcomings. Turner’s not deflecting. He’s courageously owning it, which takes a lot of nerve.
Fans were empathetic of Turner after his latest struggles for the Phillies
People say Philly is a tough town to play in and that fans are too hard on their athletes, but the quote tweets being so supportive of Trea Turner after his horrible gaffe say the opposite.
All we want is honesty and accountability! Here's hoping things work out for him https://t.co/3xJFI6c0Qb
— Mary Clarke (@marycclarke) August 3, 2023
I know I know I know he’s been terrible he knows it everyone knows it but I felt so bad for him watching this last night I hope he’s doing okay mentally https://t.co/mNRNXjVFVt
— ًًً (@phillyphilly_g) August 3, 2023
I’m really bummed out for Trea Turner. He was so good for the Dodgers, and I really hoped he would’ve stayed. I hope this is just a bad year after a big move, and not a permanent regression. https://t.co/v2tYnKbpvZ
— John Ernenputsch (@jpooch21) August 3, 2023
Dude isn’t running, hiding or copping an attitude with the media. He’s lost and still holds himself accountable. Have no doubt he’ll get things right but someone in this org has to protect him and let him clear his head https://t.co/AJTmmr3MlY
— its only Joe (@JoeTheCynic) August 3, 2023
I’m gonna need everyone on this team, especially Schwarber, to give this guy a big hug to cheer him up https://t.co/JrPOljFrc0
— Bryce Harperfume Genius (@2Adult2Person) August 3, 2023
i dont like the body language, he’s going through it man i really hope he’s okay. he may frustrate me sometimes but he’s only human and no one’s perfect ☹️ https://t.co/veO8cEBbS3
— grayciegrace•daycare carries (@grayciegrace07) August 3, 2023
If this man gets booed this weekend, Philly is truly heartless. He knows he’s been bad and taking accountability. He wants to be better. https://t.co/eL8iVLXLKK
— Tyler Mathe (@_tylermathe) August 3, 2023
We're all obviously frustrated and upset about how Trea has played, but it's not for lack of effort. You can see every time he makes an error or gets out at the plate it kills him. As bad as it's been, I'm glad he at least genuinely cares. https://t.co/iiH9j0YQD5
— Kyle Frey (@camatkinscore) August 3, 2023
I really feel badly for him. He’s so lost, yet he doesn’t run and hide from the media. He’s a stand up guy. Just wish he’d figure it out sometime soon. #Phillies https://t.co/HgR2SVisZP
— Robin (@RKauff7777) August 3, 2023
