Despite the candor and sweat, many assumed Turner would be greeted with a cascade of boos and

 But Turner’s struggles have infuriated fans. Even his mom booed him. A low point hit last Wednesday. After the Phils jumped out to a 5-0 lead, Turner, who went hitless, botched a ground ball in the 11th inning that enabled the Miami Marlins to tie and ultimately win the game, 9-8.

After the four-hour game, Turner did two things known to win hearts and minds in Philly: He owned the miscue and worked harder. “I’m the reason we lost that game,” Turner said before taking extra batting practice until midnight.

 

But something unexpected happened in these angry times. Fueled by a positive campaign on normally toxic sports talk radio and social media, fans at Citizens Bank Park rallied around Turner. Every time up to bat, he got a standing ovation.

Instead of tough love, fans showered Turner with Brotherly Love. The support seemed to lift Turner from his funk. He brought a five-game hitting streak into Wednesday night’s game, including a three-run homer Saturday that erupted into more cheers and a curtain call.