Cole Hamels' three-inning performance on Sunday continued a trend of short outings for Phillies starters.
A Phillies starting pitcher has gone more than five innings in just 55 of the team's 95 games this season, the third-worst mark in the majors.
The Phillies have had only one starter log more than six innings in the last 10 games. The rotation's inability to pitch deep into games has forced the relievers to work overtime. On Sunday, there seemed to be someone throwing on the bullpen mound from the third inning until the end of the game.
Justin De Fratus, who logged two scoreless innings in the 8-7 victory, leads all major-league relievers with 51 innings.