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Phillies Clinch 2022 NL Wild Card Spot; 1st MLB Playoff Berth Since 2011

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

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

The game was highlighted by Aaron Nola throwing 6.2 perfect innings before allowing his first hit of the day. Meanwhile, Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs to push his season total to 46.

After leading Major League Baseball with 102 wins during the 2011 regular season, Philadelphia lost in the Division Series to the St. Louis Cardinals. It proceeded to finish .