Currently seven games clear of the New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies hold a commanding lead over the NL East. The Phillies will likely hold that lead, especially considering their form as of late. Despite Sunday's 5-4 series finale loss to the Miami Marlins, Philadelphia has still won seven out of its last ten games. Sunday's loss to the Marlins, however, left a bitter taste in the Phillies' mouths, as shortstop Trea Turner 's seventh-inning exit was due to a right hamstring strain, according to the Associated Press via ESPN.

“ Philadelphia Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner left a 5-4 loss to the Miami Marlins in the seventh inning Sunday because of a right hamstring strain and will have an MRI on Monday,” reported the AP on Sunday afternoon.

Utilityman Edmundo Sosa took

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