Slumping Phillies Star Trea Turner Hits Clutch Home Run to Answer Critics
- Trea Turner, struggling Phillies shortstop, admitted he has underperformed this season but remains focused on improvement.
- Turner hit a game-tying two-run home run in the ninth inning against the Diamondbacks after being booed by fans.
- The Phillies overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Diamondbacks 6-5 for their third win in 10 games.
- Turner signed an 11-year, $300 million contract in the offseason but has batted just .256 with four homers and 11 RBIs in 46 games.
- The Phillies need Turner and their offense to improve to contend in the NL East.