The Philadelphia Phillies entered this September in good position to make their first postseason appearance since 2011. At the time, they held the second NL wild card and they were three games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for a playoff spot.
But a September losing streak has changed that for the Phillies, something all too familiar in Philly. After being swept out of Wrigley Field following Thursday afternoon’s 2-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs, the Phils have lost five straight and 10 of their last 13:
The most recent loss brings the Phillies (83-72) into a tie with the Brewers (83-72) for the final NL Wild Card spot. Philadelphia holds the tiebreaker over Milwaukee as a result of winning the season series head-to-head, four games to two. If the Brewers beat the Marlins at night, the Phillies will be left out of the playoff picture for the first time since July 27, more than two months ago.
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The September meltdown has been all too familiar to the Phillies over the years. The team hasn’t had a winning September since 2017, which has hindered its postseason chances. Despite another disappointing September record (10-14) this season, the Phillies still believe in their chances and hope to overcome their recent struggles when they visit the Washington Nationals on Friday.
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