The Phillies are currently riding a 3-game win series and will need to carry that momentum into the upcoming series against the Braves. After taking the last 2 games from the Nationals, the Phillies have no climbed to 3rd in the NL East. The Braves lead the pack in the NL East with a record of 18-12 and look to be the most complete team in the division this year. The Phillies have 3 important games ahead of them in this series as the end of the season is already beginning to linger.
Playoff Implications
Given the unique circumstances of this year’s season, the MLB has raised the number of teams making the postseason from 10 to 16.