Phillies Beat the Mets, is the NL East Race Over?

After the Phillies' 1-0 win over the Mets in Philadelphia on Monday night, is the National League East race now over? On Episode 1009 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, discuss Aaron Nola's performance and the Phils' 8-game lead in the division with three more to play. Also, a discussion about Trea Turner's hamstring injury, Alec Bohm hitting the Injured List as well, and a conversation about America's newest villain, Philly Karen.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and Game Overview
02:59 - Injury Updates and Team Dynamics
05:39 - Philly Karen, Baseball's Newest Villain
08:45 - Trea Turner's Hamstring, How Do the Phillies Cope?
14:41 - Phillies Beat Mets 1-0 Behind Aaron Nola's Redemption Outing
33:54 - Phils' 1-0 Win Was Historic
36:48 - Is the National League East Race Over?
41:46 - Harrison Bader Saved the Outfield
44:34 - Evaluating Dave Dombrowski's Trade Deadline Success
50:57 - Should the Phillies Have Called Up Aidan Miller?

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