After a trade for J.T. Realmuto and the signing of six-time All-Star Bryce Harper, 2019 was one of the most anticipated seasons in Philadelphia Phillies history. But like the seven seasons that came before it, 2019 is going to end without the Phillies reaching the postseason.
The Phillies were officially eliminated from postseason contention Tuesday afternoon, as the Washington Nationals won the first game of a day-night double-header between the two teams, 4-1. With the loss, the Phillies drop to 79-77, and will spend the final week of the season looking to post their first winning record since 2011.