Rhys Hoskins Emotional Return to Philadelphia Against Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins returned to Citizens Bank Park Monday night for a three-game series against his former team. It's the slugger's first time back in Philadelphia since he finalized a two-year deal with the Brewers earlier this year. Hoskins spent his first six seasons with the Phillies. In 2022, he hit 30 home runs and drove in 79. He missed all of 2023 with a left ACL tear and then became a free agent. The Phillies fan favorite spoke to the media before the game, expressing his excitement and acknowledging the strange feeling of returning to the ballpark as a visitor. Hoskins mentioned his hope for a warm reception from Phillies fans and joked about his tendency to cry, saying 'I'll probably cry at some point today.' Before the game, Hoskins made one young fan emotional after signing her Phillies hat. Activated from the injured list, Hoskins is hitting .223 with nine home runs and 27 RBI.