Well, it happened.
Having to play two first place teams in a row took the obvious toll on the Phillies. Now, a pair three-game sweeps at the hands of the Cubs and Nationals have left them shuddering at .500 after beginning the year as the NL East's annoying upstart.
The seventh day of a six-game losing streak is a tough one to get up for, but the Brewers are coming to town, a team the Phillies could probably beat if they hadn't spend the last week getting their confidence shellacked by two relentless lineups.