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The Phillies’ struggles with 2 strikes is a staff-wide issue

Get this: The Phillies allowed five home runs on 0-2 counts in the series against Colorado. They’ve given up 16 home runs on 0-2 counts this season, which is tied for the most in MLB this season.

Aaron Nola leads all of MLB in hits surrendered with two strikes. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire)

It’s relatively safe to say that the mistakes made on 0-2 last weekend have cost the Phillies their last chance at a realistic playoff push. Ian Kennedy’s 0-2 home run on a hanging curveball with two outs in the ninth cost the Phils a victory on Thursday.