Phillies Pitching Surge Powers Playoff Push | MLB News

The Phillies are on fire as September looms, dominating August with 21 wins and locking in playoff positioning while tying the Cubs for the top wild card spot. Their pitching staff is the engine behind this surge: Aaron Nola and Andrew Painter have revitalized the back end of the rotation, Nola’s ERA dipping under five for the first time in months, while Painter’s numbers have climbed steadily. In the bullpen, Jhoan Duran has been a lockdown force with 29 saves and a stellar ERA, especially critical as the offense wobbles. Zack Wheeler, the ace, showed flashes of his old brilliance in his last start against the Angels, ending August strong after a rough patch — if he can build on that momentum alongside Cristopher Sanchez and Jesus Luzardo, Philadelphia could field one of baseball’s most fearsome starting trios heading into October.

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