Philadelphia Phillies

Prior to Sunday’s series finale against the Mets, the Phillies reinstated Alec Bohm from the injured list.

Larry Bowa and Charlie Manuel know a thing or two about the importance of having momentum going into the postseason.

Four nights ago, he called it the biggest at-bat of his life. This was the biggest game of his life. Cal Stevenson delivered his second late game-winner of the week, then promptly robbed a homer to lead the Phillies to victory.

Phillies’ starting pitcher Aaron Nola had a strong start on the mound Friday night but things changed in the blink of an eye eventually giving up 6 earned runs in the 11-3 loss vs. Mets.

With the NL East race drawing closer and closer, the Phillies’ division lead was reduced to just 7 games over the Mets following Friday night’s 11-3 loss at Citizens Bank Park.

Michael Barkann, Ricky Bottalico and Ben Davis preview the Phillies’ series with the Mets and how it could have a huge impact on the playoff race.

He wasn’t in the starting lineup Wednesday when he showed up to the ballpark, yet a few hours later Weston Wilson delivered for the Phillies with a dribbler down the third-base line that won them a game and completed a sweep.

Initially in the lineup Wednesday, Kyle Schwarber was scratched by the Phillies the night after suffering an elbow injury on a dive back to first base.

On Monday, it was Kody Clemens and Buddy Kennedy. On Tuesday, it was Cal Stevenson. Players who weren’t with the Phillies 10 days ago are sure making an impact on the NL playoff race.

Kyle Schwarber made history in the first inning Tuesday night, then exited in the fourth inning with an elbow injury. The Phillies are more than a little banged up.

Buddy Kennedy, Kody Clemens and a crowd of 39,511 came through for the Phillies in the ninth inning Monday night, walking off the Rays to begin their final full week at Citizens Bank Park.

A wild ninth inning ended in another Phillies win, a 2-1 walk-off thanks to Kody Clemens and a stellar night from the pitching staff.

It’s seemed like the Phillies’ fifth starter situation can’t get any worse, yet it has the last three trips through the rotation. They can skip the No. 5 spot this week but won’t do so.