Mattingly’s Phillies turnaround rewrites midseason history
Since taking over as Phillies interim manager on April 28, Don Mattingly has guided the club to a 16-5 record in 21 games and a 6-0 mark in his first six series, a historic turnaround that could make him the first manager to win seven straight midseason series. The Phillies, who started 9-19, have surged into rare company and earned praise for a leadership style that emphasizes daily winning, though future results remain to be seen.