This Is the Secret Savior of the Phillies' Season!

After another late inning win, this time over the Reds Monday night, the Phillies continue to roll, with contributions up and down the lineup and from the most pleasant surprise of the season - Taijuan Walker!

On Episode 997 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discuss the weekend sweep of the Rangers, the remarkable turnaround of the Jhoan Duran-led bullpen, Zack Wheeler's velocity drop and the freefalling Mets.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Hitting Season
02:52 - Phillies' Recent Performance and Winning Streak
08:18 - Taiwan Walker's Turnaround Season
15:03 - Impact of the Bottom of the Lineup
20:49 - Defensive Improvements and Managerial Decisions
25:57 - Comparing Impressive Sweeps: Blue Jays vs. Rangers
28:04 - Revitalizing the Bullpen: A New Strength?
35:01 - Zack Wheeler's Struggles: Concern or Confidence?
42:56 - Looking Ahead: August Schedule and Predictions
47:34 - Mets Meltdown: A Comedy of Errors

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