Phillies cut NL East deficit to 6.5 games behind Braves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies are now 6.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East standings. After a tough start that included a manager change, the Phillies have reduced their deficit through improved performances. Kyle Schwarber contributed with a home run in a recent game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. As the season progresses, the Phillies aim to maintain their momentum and continue closing the gap on Atlanta.
- •Phillies sit 6.5 games behind Braves in NL East.
- •Team managing better performances since recent slump.
- •Kyle Schwarber hit a home run in last game.
- •Phillies have a chance to reduce deficit further.
- •Upcoming games are crucial for playoff implications.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Let’s revisit this: are the Phillies done in the NL East?
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