After another late inning win over the Reds Monday night, the Phillies roll continues with contributions up and down the lineup and from the most pleasant surprise of the season - Taijuan Walker.

On Episode 997 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discuss the weekend sweep of the Rangers, the remarkable turnaround of the Jhoan Duran-led bullpen, Zack Wheeler's velocity drop and the freefalling Mets.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Hitting Season

02:52 - Phillies' Recent Performance and Winning Streak

08:18 - Taiwan Walker's Turnaround Season

15:03 - Impact of the Bottom of the Lineup

20:49 - Defensive Improvements and Managerial Decisions

25:57 - Comparing Impressive Sweeps: Blue Jays vs. Rangers

28:04 - Revitalizing the Bullpen: A New Strength?

35:01 - Zack Wheeler's Struggles: Concern or Confidence?

42:56 - Looking Ahead: August Schedule and Predictions

47:34 - Mets Meltdown: A Comedy of Errors