Marsh was taking batting practice.In 101 games this season, he has hit 284 with 8 home runs, 44 RBI, and a.832 OPS.

The Phillies didn’t miss a beat in their 8-4 victory over the Royals on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park, which was sold out. Nick Castellanos scored a home run. One of Kyle Schwarber’s three hits was a home run. BStott scored a home run. Bryce Harper nearly hit a home run despite recording a double and a single.

It’s heartening. Indeed, it is,” manager Rob Thomson remarked.

Schwarber continued, saying, “Marsh has been doing such an amazing job.” It’s obviously not ideal to have him on the IL. However, that is what makes this game so lovely. For a few more days, it might be someone else. After a week, it can be someone different. Across the entire lineup, we have guys with exceptional talent. We desire his return. Believe me. However, it is our responsibility to ensure that there isn’t a hole there.

After receiving negative results from his x-rays taken on Saturday night, Marsh had expressed his optimism that he would just miss one or two games. However, a series of additional tests conducted on Sunday morning revealed that the injury was more serious than first believed.

Johan Rojas is expected to play center field the most, according to Thomson, though Wilson and Jake Cave are also possibilities.

Since getting called up from Double-A Reading on July 14, Rojas has been hitting.326 and playing excellent defense. In the eighth inning, he remained in a rundown long enough to allow the other two runners to reach second and third, which ultimately resulted in the Phillies scoring a crucial insurance run. On Sunday, he had two singles.

When he was eliminated first in the fourth, he further demonstrated his inexperience.

Via interpreter Diego Ettedgui, Rojas remarked, “I’m always ready to help the team win.” “Every time I step out there, I’m going to give it my all. To be honest, I hope Marsh heals quickly. He is a great asset to the group. To me, he is like a brother. However, I’m going to make the most of this moment and try my best in the interim.

He credited his early achievements to perseverance and the team’s network of support. He remarked, “I have to give a lot of credit to my teammates and hitting coaches who have a lot more experience than me and give me advice on how to face certain pitchers.”

With 25 home runs, 69 RBI, and an.884 OPS, Wilson, a 28-year-old right-handed hitter acquired as a minor league free agent during the winter, was hitting.260 for the IronPigs. In addition, he stole 23 bases.

Thomson remarked, “He’s playing great.” Pitches left-handed with a hit. Can play anyplace, which offers us a great deal of versatility. Functions fairly good. holds up fairly well. He is a skilled athlete.

He was chosen in part because the four-game Nationals series starting on Monday night will pit the Phillies against two lefty starters, MacKenzie Gore and Patrick Corbin.

When he plays in his first game, it will mark his Major League debut. He arrived at Citizens Bank Park in the first inning after learning of his promotion early on Sunday morning.

There may be more outfield reinforcements coming. On Tuesday, Cristian Pache is anticipated to start a rehabilitation assignment.

Marsh’s play brought back memories of Aaron Rowand smashing into the unpadded center field fence not long after Citizens Bank Park opened in 2004. He was listed as incapacitated and received serious facial injuries.

The moment Rowand asked, “For who? “in response to being asked why he was willing to sacrifice his body, the play instantly became part of Phillies legend. For my fellow players. For what purpose? to triumph. It stood in stark contrast to Eagles running back Ricky Watters, who said rhetorically, “For who? ” after short-arming a catchable throw over the middle to justify not risking injury to make the play. For what purpose?

Marsh stated he knew exactly where Rowand stood in the history of the Phillies. He made his catch, which is what made a difference. He said, “I didn’t make mine.”