Final score: Diamondbacks 3, Phillies 2
Much of the reason the Phillies have been perceived as a potential favorite in the National League East is their forgiving second-half schedule. The stretch that began Tuesday — in which they will play 27 of 44 games against the six worst teams in the NL and the very worst team in the AL — is where the Phillies are supposed to make up ground.
So far, not so good.
As it turns out, teams won’t win many games with three hits, even if the opponent is a staggering 38-81 on the season.