The Philadelphia Phillies are once again on the precipice of greatness.
With their victory over the Mets and the Braves’ loss to the Giants on Saturday, the Phillies are only one game out of first in the NL East. They have the opportunity to finish a season above .500 for the first time since their last division title in 2011 and make the playoffs for the first time since then.
Let’s talk about some of the under-the-radar players who have gotten them this far. These guys aren’t your Wheelers, Harpers, or Realmutos, but they’re every bit as crucial.