Walker's Troubles Continue as Phils' Clinch Postponed Again

Short Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies' magic number to clinch the National League East remained at two after Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins was postponed due to rain. It was a frustrating night for the Phillies, just 6 days off a walk-off win at home versus the Oakland Athletics.

What Happened

The game was called at 5:40 p.m. after a 24-minute delay. The Phillies were leading 1-0 at the time, but the Marlins had runners on first and second with two outs in the bottom of the first inning.

The postponement was the Phillies' second in a row. Their game against the Marlins on Monday was also postponed due to rain.

What's Next

The Phillies will try to clinch the division on Wednesday when they face the Marlins in the series finale. If the Phillies win, they will clinch the NL East regardless of what the Atlanta Braves do.

If the Phillies lose, they will need to wait until Thursday to clinch. The Braves are currently 1.5 games behind the Phillies in the standings.

Analysis

The Phillies are now 2-3 on their current road trip. They have lost two of their last three games, both of which were postponements.

The Phillies' offense has struggled in recent games. They have scored just two runs in their last two games.

The Phillies' bullpen has also been taxed in recent games. The bullpen has pitched in 10 of the Phillies' last 11 games.

The Phillies have been in a dogfight with the Braves all season long for the NL East lead. The Phillies now have a chance to clinch the division on Wednesday, but they will need to play better than they have in recent games.