The Phillies have lined up their three best healthy starters for their trip to Atlanta this week, but really, as long as they win at least one at Truist Park, it’s a successful enough series as far as the division race is concerned.
But the race for a top-two seed in the National League, and a subsequent bye in the NLDS, is about to enter a crucial phase. That Atlanta series will kick off a 13-day gauntlet against the Braves, Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros and Braves again. All of those teams are currently in playoff position.