I’m going to run some numbers by you. Word of caution: they aren’t for the weak (numbers through Thursday’s game).
- 5.02 – the number of runs the Phillies’ pitching has allowed per nine innings, 29th in MLB
- 4.63 – team ERA, also 29th in MLB
- 4.35 – team FIP, also 29th in MLB
- 9.9 – hits per nine innings, last in MLB
- 3.3 – walks per nine innings, tied for 28th with Cincinnati
I could go on and on, but you get the picture. The Phillies’ pitching staff is bad, almost historically so.