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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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Expect Arrieta to have a better outing in Milwaukee. Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images. /

Homestretch: 

At the final stop before returning home, the Phillies faced the Chicago Cubs who are battling with the Milwaukee Brewers to be atop the NL Central. Chicago is third in runs scored in the Senior Circuit, but the red pinstripes outscored the Cubs by 14 to 12. Result: 1-2.

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The Brewers plated 24 runs triumphantly to begin Philadelphia’s homestand. However, Zach Eflin only had difficulty in the fifth inning of the finale for a 4-3 victory with all four Philly runs manufactured. Result: 1-2. Additionally, the Phils will start Jake Arrieta, Eflin and Aaron Nola for the series in Milwaukee.

Between the two Milwaukee affairs, the Colorado Rockies are visiting the Bank for three contests. They are another organization in the wild-card mix with a 32-34 record and are seventh league-wise in away runs scored. On the other hand, they are currently on a five-game losing streak and 2-9 recently. Result: 1-0.

Following the series against the Brewers and Cards, the Phils will bookend the three games versus the New York Yankees with seven contests against the Nationals (the first three away). Washington is battling Atlanta for first place in the NL East despite their less-than-good health.

Before the four games ending on July 1 at home versus the Nats, the Yankees will be here for three contests. They are 24 games over .500 and 20-10 on the road. In other words, the last 10 contests will probably determine management’s plans for the trade deadline. Forecast: Cloudy.

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