After their spring training matchup against the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida, on Monday, the Philadelphia Phillies faced an incident involving their team bus. According to MLB.com, the accident occurred with no reported injuries and appeared to be a minor collision, as the bus was rear-ended by a car while merging onto I-75 North via an on-ramp. While the bus sustained minimal damage, the car that hit it showed visible damage, as reported by MLB.com. The resulting delay inconvenienced the Phillies, pushing back their departure by an hour until the Florida Highway Patrol completed their investigation. Notable players on the bus included Johan Rojas, Edmundo Sosa, and Yunior Marte. Once authorities cleared the scene, the Phillies resumed their journey to their spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida.
Regarding the game itself, the Red Sox clinched a 7-6 victory, leaving the Phillies with a 2-1 record in the Grapefruit League. Memorable moments included Whit Merrifield, a recent addition to the Phillies’ lineup, hitting his first home run of the spring. Merrifield’s acquisition aimed to bolster the team’s outfield depth as Brandon Marsh recovers from arthroscopic surgery, with an expected return before the regular season begins. David Buchanan took the mound for the Phillies, pitching two innings and allowing four hits and two earned runs while recording two strikeouts and one walk in his inaugural spring training appearance. This article is copyrighted by ABG-SI LLC and was originally published on February 27, 2024, at 6:00 AM.
