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Ranger blanks Pirates, Phillies continue to knock on Atlanta’s door

Final Score: Phillies 3, Pirates 0

This team just keeps on fighting. Led by Ranger Suárez, Matt Vierling and Bryce Harper, the Phillies have won their fifth in a row, and their ninth in the last 11 games. With win No. 81, the Phillies have guaranteed a non-losing season for the second time in three years. Barring an 0-7 finish, they are on the cusp of their first winning season since 2011.

Ranger Suárez threw a complete-game shutout in Saturday’s game against the Pirates. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire)

The Phillies are also 13-10 in the month of September.