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Phillies face uncertainty as playoffs approach with troubled offense

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:50 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Phillies face uncertainty as playoffs approach with troubled offense

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies are nearing the end of the regular season, facing the Tampa Bay Rays in their final series. Currently, they are positioned for a wild-card spot but are not yet secure. Former player Erik Kratz expressed concern over the team's performance, noting they have struggled in September with a 9-12 record and one of the lowest batting averages in the league. The Phillies are aiming to improve their offensive output to make a deeper postseason run amidst these challenges.

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Status Watch

•Phillies are wrapping up the regular season against the Rays.
•Team is likely to secure a wild-card spot but not guaranteed.
•September performance includes a 9-12 record and low batting average.
•Erik Kratz voices concerns on team dynamics and hitting issues.

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9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies news: Why ex-player is concerned about Philadelphia as playoffs draw near

What they're saying

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With the Philadelphia Phillies wrapping up the regular season against the Tampa Bay Rays in the final series, the team is still not locked into a postseason spot, though it appears that they’ll be in the wild-card round. As the Phillies look to solidify their spot in the NL standings, this former player and analyst would go into why he’s worried […] The post Phillies news: Why ex-player is concerned about Philadelphia as playoffs draw near appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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