The Phillies are hot. There's no denying it, they're smokin', now 13-3 since the All-Star Break heading into Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
They are averaging 5.37 runs a game in the second half, their starters have an ERA of 3.73 that is 12th in the Majors, and their bullpen ERA is 2.03, third-best in baseball. Many of their younger players, Cesar Hernandez, Odubel Herrera, Maikel Franco and Domonic Brown, are playing exceptionally well, Aaron Nola has been impressive in his first few starts, and the combination of Luis Garcia and Ken Giles is dominating hitters in the 8th and 9th innings.