Philadelphia at Colorado

It was a foregone conclusion that the Phillies would have the NL East wrapped up by mid September, but that has not happened. The Phillies find themselves at 38-51 and, instead of gearing up for the post-season, they will be sellers come the approaching trade deadline. This team got old and injured overnight. The Phillies are an unthinkable 10-26 in their last 36 games, so playing here as a favorite is more about reputation than what is happening on the field. Cole Hamels at 10-4 has not been part of the problem, but despite his recent efforts the Phillies have managed to lose his last three starts and five of his last seven. The Phillies are now just 1-10 in the third and usually last game of a series. Play on Colorado.