There has been a notable trend during the Phillies’ last few series: They lose the first two games - with one of those losses often coming in a heartbreaking fashion - before rebounding to win the finale. While they should be commended for their resiliency in avoiding sweeps, it would also be good if they could actually win some of these series. Taking one out of every three games is a .333 winning percentage, and teams that win games at that rate generally do not qualify for the postseason.
That may be easier said than done this weekend against the Cubs, who currently sit in first place in the National League Central.