Trea Turner Thanks Phillies Fans With Billboards Throughout Philadelphia

CBS Philadelphia

August 8, 2023

PHILADELPHIA -- Trea Turner used a simple message to express his appreciation for the way Phillies fans have stuck with him during a rough first season in town: "Thank You, Philly."

The message was splashed on 12 digital billboards in the greater Philadelphia area following a series when Philly fans — often billed as some of the worst in sports — gave Turner standing ovations in at-bats throughout the weekend. The idea to cheer Turner was hatched on social media and the slumping shortstop responded — he blasted a three-run homer in a win Saturday against the Royals.

Turner signed an 11-year, $300 million deal with the National League champions in the offseason, but he is batting just .238 with 11 home runs and 39 RBIs. He was even dropped to eighth in the batting order.

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