Same story, different weekend. Josh and Austin break down another frustrating series loss for the Phillies, this time dropping two of three to the Diamondbacks to fall to 7-8 through the first 15 games of the season.
The guys dive into key takeaways from the weekend, including Bryce Harper’s red-hot six-game hitting streak, Justin Crawford’s breakout start, and a bullpen that continues to be a steady bright spot. They also discuss ongoing concerns with Taijuan Walker’s first-inning struggles, Jesus Luzardo’s inconsistency, and an offense that has gone ice cold—scoring in just three innings over its last 46.
Josh and Austin hit on all three games from the series, from a fast start on Friday that quickly unraveled, to Saturday’s power surge from Schwarber and Harper, to a back-and-forth loss on Sunday that spoiled the Phanatic’s birthday festivities.
They wrap things up by previewing a key three-game set against the Cubs, highlighting players to watch and what the Phillies need to do to get back on track. Plus, a quick nod to the Flyers as they inch closer to playoff hockey in Philly for the first time since 2018.
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