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Phillies Clinch 2022 MLB Playoff Berth; 1st Trip to Postseason Since 2011

The Philadelphia Phillies no longer own the distinction of having the longest playoff drought in the National League.

With a 3-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday, the Phillies clinched their first postseason berth since 2011.

Aaron Nola threw 6.2 perfect innings before allowing his first hit, and Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs to push his total to 46.

After leading Major League Baseball with 102 wins during the 2011 regular season, Philadelphia lost in the National League Division Series to the St. Louis Cardinals. It proceeded to finish .500 or worse in eight of the next nine seasons.