The Stopper

Zach Eflin made 5 starts for the Phillies in June. The Phillies won all 5 games, against teams in playoff contention (Yankees, Nationals, Brewers twice, and Cubs). And 3 of those wins ended 3-game losing streaks. Not bad for a guy acquired in 2014 for Jimmy Rollins.

In Eflin's last 5 starts, he's pitched 30.2 innings, allowing 24 hits and 6 walks while striking out 28. For the year, his ERA is down to 3.02 and his WHIP is 1.13. And he's only 24 years old.

Eflin was brilliant last night. He shut out the mighty Yankees over 7 innings, allowing just 6 baserunners. The Phillies needed an outing like that from Eflin last night and man oh man, did he deliver.

Today is Aaron Nola Day as the Phils ace goes against Tanner Roark, who they roughed up last week. I think another winning streak is about to begin.