That was basically the biggest question about the Phillies' offense for much of the season, as a lineup that routinely started with Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper – each with on base percentages above .350 – labored through long stretches of being ineffectual, often lending little support to a pitching rotation that ranks among MLB's best.

The scariest thought was the Phillies in the postseason and Harper routinely drawing intentional walks as pitchers worked around the top three to face the struggling back six.

But the Phillies appear to have finally found the right man to protect Harper from the four hole, as J.T. Realmuto's hot streak that actually started in June has really picked up into July and August.

At this point, he's scorching, and not surprisingly, the Phillie

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