Phillies' 2023 GDT #116: 08/10/23 Nationals(50-65) @ Phillies(63-52) - 6:40pm

[Christopher]

Marte has been too shaky of late

Not thrilled that they are using Kimbrel here

I think they want to give him low-pressure opportunities to work on not tipping his pitches

[Christopher]

4 1/2 game lead on a playoff spot

1 1/2 game lead for #1 WC

Only 9.5 behind the Braves, who are more focused on getting their rotation healthy and into a rhythm at this point.

[FolesMVP09]

4 1/2 game lead on a playoff spot

1 1/2 game lead for #1 WC

Only 9.5 behind the Braves, who are more focused on getting their rotation healthy and into a rhythm at this point.

Some of their young starters may be hitting a wall with their innings

[Christopher]

4 1/2 game lead on a playoff spot

1 1/2 game lead for #1 WC

Only 9.5 behind the Braves, who are more focused on getting their rotation healthy and into a rhythm at this point.

Some of their young starters may be hitting a wall with their innings

OTOH their offense is 10x more lethal than it was last October when we defeated them. Their worst hitter is .741 OPS Eddie Rosario.
Beating them 10-9 is probably the only option.

[Captain Obvious]

If the Phillies can close it to within 6 or 5 by end of the month... look out.