Philadelphia Phillies
Across the reviewed primary games, Philadelphia recorded deep starting-pitching performances and situational scoring, while costly relief traffic appeared in two losses.
9 reviewed games through Oct 2, 2026. This profile summarizes Upon Review's reviewed sample, not every game the team played.
What we keep seeing
Starting-pitcher run prevention
StrongNola opened a four-hit shutout with seven scoreless innings, while Wheeler allowed one run over six innings in another reviewed win.
Situational scoring in wins
StrongPhiladelphia turned a three-hit, two-out rally into three runs in one reviewed win and added insurance through productive advances and sacrifice flies in another.
Relief traffic proved costly
StrongRelief traffic was costly in two reviewed losses: a bases-loaded situation preceded late insurance in Seattle, and command difficulties enabled four runs in New York.
Strengths
Deep work from starters
StrongThe reviewed sample includes Luzardo's complete-game shutout, Nola's seven scoreless innings in a four-hit shutout, and Wheeler's six-inning, one-run win.
Converting scoring chances
StrongPhiladelphia recorded a three-hit, two-out rally for three runs and manufactured insurance through productive advances and sacrifice flies in separate reviewed wins.
Weaknesses
Relief traffic can compound
StrongIn two reviewed losses, a bases-loaded relief situation produced late insurance, while four baserunners without an out and later bases-loaded pressure enabled four runs.
Opponent plan
StrongDeny
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Attack
Capitalize on bases-loaded relief pressure and on walks, hit batters, and other baserunners when they occur.
Avoid
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Reviewed games
Six hits each, but Atlanta owned the damaging swings
Oct 2, 2026 · MLB · Atlanta Braves · 6-2
vs Atlanta Braves
Sep 29, 2026 · MLB
vs Tampa Bay Rays
Sep 27, 2026 · MLB
One swing flipped it, but the missing outs finished it
Sep 19, 2026 · MLB · New York Mets · 10-3
vs New York Mets
Sep 17, 2026 · MLB
Cam Smith’s 9th-inning homer lifts Astros past Phillies, 2-1
Sep 10, 2026 · MLB · Houston Astros · 1-2
Luzardo left no margin, and Schwarber found the only crack
Sep 7, 2026 · MLB · Atlanta Braves · 1-0
Philadelphia Finished the Hard Part Early, Then Let Luzardo Empty the Night
Aug 26, 2026 · MLB · Seattle Mariners · 0-6
vs Seattle Mariners
Aug 26, 2026 · MLB