It is not just the Atlanta Braves that the Washington Nationals have to worry about anymore. The Philadelphia Phillies are threating to contend for the National League East.
Philadelphia survived a tough June to face an easy docket to end the first half of the season.
With Aaron Nola pitching out of his mind, the Phillies are now tied for the lead in the NL East, a team that was supposed to be a year or two away. Now they are contenders, currently holding on a playoff spot in the National League.