There’s no hiding it: the Atlanta Braves win last night was huge and immediately puts Philadelphia into desperation mode.
No, it’s not over yet, but Philadelphia’s options are shrinking quickly as the Atlanta Braves open a 3.5 games lead with just 5 (possibly 6) more to play.
It wasn’t just that Atlanta won on Tuesday night. It was that Atlanta beat the best pitcher that the Phillies have… the odds-on Cy Young favorite in the National League right now.
Next up for the Phillies is Aaron Nola, who certainly hasn’t pitched as hoped for the Phils this season.