Philadelphia Phillies manager shares insights on the team’s recent increase in strikeouts.
The Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of clinching the NL East title, which now seems inevitable given their current lead and the few remaining games. Despite earlier struggles post-All-Star break that raised concerns, they appear poised to secure the division soon, shifting focus to playoff performance. The team has been close to a World Series win, finishing as runners-up in 2022 and nearly reaching the finals last season. Recently, their increased strikeouts against the Milwaukee Brewers brought back memories of past postseason failures. Manager Rob Thomson emphasized the need to return to their effective two-strike approach, which had been key to their success. He believes the recent performance was more about the Brewers’ strong pitching than a major issue, and if they regain their contact focus, they could capture a World Series title for the first time since 2008.
