Despite having a horrible bullpen, a playoff spot is still well within reach of the Phillies. We’ve seen signs that the bullpen has become slightly less horrible lately, so the team could be poised to move up the standings.
This weekend is a terrific opportunity for some advancement, as they’ll be taking on the division’s first place team - a team that has some glaring weaknesses of its own.
Record: 18-12 (First place in National League East)
The last time they met
The Phillies pitching staff wasn’t at its best, and the Braves took two out of three.