The Good Phight is prepared to make an official statement:
The sweep of Los Angeles Angels is not mere coincidence; it’s a direct result of the firing of Joe Girardi.
A team that looked lost and lifeless a mere five days ago has injected the organization and fanbase with an energy and enthusiasm not seen in some time thanks to a sweep of the Angels, led in here by Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani. No, the Angels didn’t play well coming in, nor did they play well in this series, but it takes two to tango and the Phillies capitalized when needed.