Pinching self. Yes, the Phillies are in first place with a record of 63-48 and a 1.5 game lead over the Braves. Yes, it's Aug. 6. How cool is this?BIG MOOD#RingTheBell | #BeBold pic.twitter.com/XZiffsSLQ4
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) August 5, 2018
Just to provide a little context, after 111 games last year, the Phils were 42-69 and 24.5 games out of first place. The 2017 club won their 63rd game on Sept. 26.
In 2008, the Phillies were in first place at 61-50, with a 2.5 game lead. The 1980 team was 58-53 and in third place, 4.5 games out of the division lead. The 2011 Phils, the team with the best record in club history, was 72-39 after 111 games with an 8.5 game lead in the standings.
Your 2018 Phils are on pace to win 92 games, which in just about any year in the last 20 or so, is good enough for the playoffs. Playoffs. Imagine that.
The Phils have their work cut out for them this week when they face the Arizona Diamondback, who are tied for the lead NL West. Tonight, Jake Arrieta takes on Zack Godley. On Tuesday, Nick Pivetta gets the start against Zack Greinke and on Wednesday it's Vince Velasquez against Patrick Corbin.
For you scoreboard watchers, the Braves and Nationals face off against each other for 4 games in Washington beginning with a doubleheader on Tuesday. Here's hoping they beat the hell out of each other and the Phils can take at least 2 of 3 from the Diamondbacks.
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