The Phillies are heating up again after three straight series wins and seven wins in their last 10 games. Considering the rough patch they were in prior to this stretch, the team is far more entertaining to watch.
However, one issue remains prevalent despite the wins: the ninth inning. This is an issue that has plagued the team for most of the season. In each game of the Cardinals series as well as others in the Rockies and Brewers series, Philadelphia either blew or almost blew a lead in the ninth inning.
Last Tuesday against the Rockies, Luis Garcia entered the ninth with a comfortable four-run lead.