After taking two out of three from a first place Orioles team, the Phillies will begin a stretch of less-imposing opponents. If they are serious about making the playoffs, the Phillies will need to rack up wins in the coming weeks, and it starts with their cross-state rivals who have fallen off after a hot start to the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Record: 45-57, Fifth place in National League Central (11.5 games back)
The manager
Derek Shelton took over the Pirates in 2020, and the team had a ghastly .317 winning percentage in the shortened season.