Phillies Surge, Chase Wild Card | MLB News

The Phillies are on fire, sweeping the Angels and climbing into playoff contention with a hot August run. Zack Wheeler bounced back with a strong start, and young Andrew Painter showed promise despite early struggles. With just 21 games left to clinch a wild card spot—and hoping the Reds help by beating the Padres—their momentum is building fast. Facing the Diamondbacks could drop their magic number into the teens. Even if they can’t catch Atlanta for first, securing the top seed would be huge. Their pitching depth makes them a serious postseason threat right now.

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