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6 scary Phillies players who fans will worry about the most down the stretch

With 122 games behind them, the Philadelphia Phillies sit atop the NL East with a six-game lead over the New York Mets and hold the second-best record in the National League. While the team is well-positioned for the postseason, recent inconsistencies, along with some full-season struggles, have raised questions about certain key players, which will have fans scared, remembering past playoff runs.

With the playoffs looming and only a few weeks left in the regular season, the Phillies have the roster to make a serious postseason push. But success in October often hinges on players stepping up at the right time.