Phillies August dominance: Is this a World Series run? | Hittin' Season

The Phillies do not want to see August end. Winners of 13 of 15 after sweeping the Angels in Los Angeles, the Phils begin a key week of baseball with MLB playoff implications. John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh discuss Andrew Painter's solid follow-up start, Zack Wheeler getting back on track, Cristopher Sanchez' outstanding outing and a weekend full of heroic moments for Edmundo Sosa. Also, John and Justin discuss some major moves by the Phillies' front office to revamp their player development system.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Phillies' August Success
02:02 - Wheeler's Performance and Key Moments
04:02 - Edmundo Sosa's Hot Streak and Utility Role
07:26 - Bullpen Improvements and Defensive Highlights
17:00 - Series Recap: Key Games Against Angels and Diamondbacks
25:36 - Friday Night's Crazy Comeback and Series Highlights
42:21 - Upcoming Series Against Braves and Farm System Changes

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