Phils on the Brink: The Road Into October (PST Episode 868)
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to close out this regular season strong, but inconsistent bats aren’t allow them. They’re on the brink. Can they make it to the postseason, and what does that road into October look like? Liz Roscher from The Hittin’ Season podcast and editor at SABR’s Baseball Research Journal joined the show this week for some analysis of the Phillies here at the end of September.
But first, Jeff and Erik got into some Eagles storylines that we’re following heading into week 3: a weak offensive line and rushing attack, plus the front office signed TE Zach Ertz and S Kenny Moore (Approx. 2:55)
From there, the guys dove into some Sixers offseason talk as they assessed the most important bench pieces heading into this upcoming NBA season. (Approx. 13:35)
The discussion then turned to the Phillies final stretch and how this team just isn’t as consistent as they need to be. (Approx. 21:05)
What they threw down on the Table this week was a great discussion with Liz Roscher from SABR and The Hittin’ Season podcast about what we can expect from the Phillies in these final games of the season. What characteristics of this team will translate well to playoff baseball? What do we need to see from Trea Turner, Bryson Stott, Alec Bohm, and Brandon Marsh? What’s the true level of confidence in the starting pitching should the Phillies make it to the postseason? All of this and much more this week on the Table! (Approx. 28:20)
