The 2018 Phillies season will end much like it began: With a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves.
Remember that opening series? Bolstered by free agent acquisitions Carlos Santana and Jake Arrieta, the Phillies were considered dark horse wild card contenders. Meanwhile, the Braves’ outlook seemed dimmer. They were thought to have one legitimate threat in their lineup (Freddie Freeman) and a questionable pitching staff. The series would provide the Phillies with a chance to show that their days of losing were firmly in the past.
Things started off well enough.