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While shutouts and injuries continued to mount, the Philadelphia Phillies managed to win enough games to remain in playoff contention.
Starting Friday, the Phillies will host an important four-game series against National League East rival New York his Mets.
The Phillies completed a six-game road trip against the Mets and Cincinnati Reds, finishing 3-3.
Philadelphia is besieged with injuries to key players, including incumbents his NL Most Valuable Player Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Brandon Marsh and Zac Eflin.
His last three losses for the Phillies have all been shutouts, including his 1-0 loss against the Reds on Wednesday.
But Schwalber, who has been out of the starting lineup in all three of his losses, is hopeful of returning from a calf strain on Friday.
"We are fighting," said Schwalber. “We were right there at every game and there was traffic on the base. But I think they will walk away with a positive outlook for the series.”
The Phillies are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2011. This four-game series of his is clearly significant.
"It's always important to play well, especially against good teams," said interim manager Rob Thomson. "But I think we've proven we're a good club by beating the Dodgers, the Padres, the Cardinals, every team in the season series." Pass the ball to Aaron Nora (8-9, 3.07 ERA). Nora has had considerable success against the Mets, with him going 9-6 with a 3.09 ERA in his 24 games, including his four this season.
The Mets look to rebound after he narrowly lost 3-2 to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. After winning 17 of his 20 games, the Mets suddenly lost three in his final four.
Mark Kana had his two doubles on Wednesday, and on Thursday he had his two hits, including a two-run homer.
"When we got back here, we had him win four. When we were here, they won him three," he said of Brandon Nimmo. I was. "I'm not that disappointed. More disappointed that I feel there were some things the game could have done a little better.
Chris Bassitt (10-7, 3.27) is set to start for the Mets.Bassitt's final start also came against the Phillies.He allowed four hits and no runs in five innings.
" I think it's no secret how good the pitching staff is, especially when you have guys like Jake (deGrom) and Max (Scherzer)," Basitt said after the last game. "It's hard to score against us. It's like what we've been built for." Basit said he's 2-0 with a 1.08 ERA and his 3-3 against the Phillies. Made the starting lineup for the game. All games for this season. He gave up two runs in his 2/3 innings of 16.
The Mets, who played most of the season in Triple-A Worcester for his Sox, Boston Red, Gold Glove infielder Jormer. Got Sanchez.
"A versatile player, a switch hitter, can play many positions and do many things," Mets manager Buck Showalter said of Sanchez. "He's been very well-regarded for a lot of things. We'll see how he fits in." If Sanchez joins the Mets on Friday, he'll be out before the game. roster should be moved.
– Field Level Media
