We should be celebrating a 2-0 series lead right now. We should be looking ahead to a potential game three clincher in front of an insane Citizens Bank Park crowd. Max Fried and his blister couldn’t control his fastball, and Zack Wheeler couldn’t allow a hit. But then the Phillies’ offense couldn’t add to the lead, Wheeler faltered, and the normally reliable Jeff Hoffman couldn’t hold the lead. And what we’re left with is a 5-4 Braves win and an NLDS series tied at one win apiece.
Let’s agree that the Phillies should never again take a 4-0 lead in game two of a playoff series with one of their aces on the mound.