The Phillies' Very Weird Season: True or False? | Hittin' Season

Alec Bohm should be benched. Jesus Luzardo is the Phillies' best pitcher. The Phils are mediocre and, yet, still the biggest threat to knock off the Dodgers. Which of these statements are true? Which are false? After this weekend's series with the Blue Jays and their opener against the Cardinals Monday, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher tackle the biggest questions surrounding the Phillies as they play a little "True or False" filled with questions about the hometown 9.

Key Topics:

Bullpen struggles
Impact of player development and injuries on team prospects
Postseason threat assessment and playoff roster strategies
Historical comparisons and future 'what if' scenarios Alec Bohm's performance and fan perception
Kyle Schwarber's recent home run streak
Jesus Luzardo's pitching dominance since June 10
Wheeler vs Luzardo for playoff game two
Managerial decisions and team strategy
Player mental mistakes and team energy
Postseason pitching rotation considerations

Chapters:

0:00 A Season of Strange Patterns
1:27 The Missing Piece of the Puzzle
6:21 Zooming Out on a Frustrating Series
12:07 Postseason Threat or Paper Tiger?
18:39 The Bullpen's Endless Nightmare
26:36 Desperate Measures for the Bullpen
40:41 The Alec Bohm Dilemma
52:33 Pitching Rotation and Power Surges

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