Phillies enter final day of regular season fighting for playoff spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 3:50 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies face a critical game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, needing a victory to secure a playoff spot. Currently, the Phillies hold an 87-74 record, just one game ahead of the 86-75 Arizona Diamondbacks, who own the tiebreaker. The Phillies are attempting to rebound from a disappointing stretch, having been outscored 23-3 over their last four games against strong competition. A win or a Diamondbacks loss would guarantee Philadelphia's participation in the postseason, while a loss could lead to elimination. Pitcher Zack Wheeler will start the crucial game, as the team prepares for an intense conclusion to the regular season.
- •Phillies are 87-74, leading Diamondbacks by one game.
- •They must win or rely on a Diamondbacks loss.
- •Phillies have lost four consecutive games, scoring only 3 runs.
- •Zack Wheeler is set to pitch in the crucial game Sunday.
- •The winner of the wild-card will face the Atlanta Braves.
- 3:50 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies enter final day of MLB regular season on verge of unfathomable choke in playoff race
"The Phillies could have clinched a playoff spot as soon as Wednesday. Almost nothing has gone right for them since then.
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