The Philadelphia Phillies are well on their way to adding another heartbreak to their growing list of playoff disappointments in the 2020s. For this year, they are on the cusp of being swept by the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS after they suffered a 4-3 loss on Monday — with Philly's comeback efforts falling just short against yet another shaky outing from the Dodgers' bullpen.
Blake Snell mowed down the Phillies for most of the night, and at some point, their inability to get the job done can be very frustrating for players such as Kyle Schwarber who spent the entire 2025 season mashing. But as the old adage goes, it ain't over until it's over, and the Phillies still have some life left in them — provided that they muster one heroic performance after another on th