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Phillies: June’s games vs. playoff teams

By Tal Venada

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 9: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with Odubel Herrera #37 after hitting a three run home run in the bottom of the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park on June 9, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 9: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with Odubel Herrera #37 after hitting a three run home run in the bottom of the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park on June 9, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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Test-drive:   

Beginning on the road, the Phillies opened with a four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. And, yes, the 2018 redbirds are also in the hunt for a wild card; so, the split in St. Louis was an encouraging sign. The result: 2-2. Moreover, the clubs will square off at the Bank for three contests starting on June 17.

Despite their early-season woes against Atlanta, the Phils managed to win a series from their division rival. So far, the Braves have survived trying parts of their schedule, but their 22 games before and after the All-Star break will be a determining factor regarding their chances for a wild-card berth. Result: 2-1.

Currently, the Blue Jays are fifth in home runs and sixth in runs scored in the American League. And when they came to Philly, Toronto won by one and two runs respectively but lost a one-run contest also. The red pinstripes kept up with them by plating 10 runs to 12. Result: 1-2.

Beginning the next road trip against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Phillies faced an organization expected to top the NL West. But Los Angeles has had their share of injuries, disappointments, and struggles. In other words, they are a wild-card contender so far. Result: 2-2.

Unfortunately, the San Francisco Giants swept the Phils after the Giants had lost four consecutive games against the locals. On the other hand, the red pinstripes won four of the seven contests against another franchise in the wild-card hunt. Result: 0-3.

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