On Labor Day, the Phillies won a thriller over the Brewers for what was easily their best win of the season. On Episode 1007 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, and Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus discuss Monday's dramatic win, the impact of players like Garrett Stubbs and Harrison Bader, and the performance of the bullpen. As September approaches, the hosts make predictions about the team's chances in the playoffs and the potential for Kyle Schwarber to break Ryan Howard's home run record.



Chapters:



00:00 - Phillies' Dramatic Win Over the Brewers

02:59 - Justin Klugh's Upcoming Book on the 1941 Phillies

05:49 - Resilience in the Face of Adversity

09:04 - Key Players Making a Difference

11:53 - The Impact of Garrett Stubbs' Return

14:53 - Harrison Bader's Contributions to the Team

18:02 - Future Considerations for the Phillies

20:55 - Did Realmuto Swing?

26:08 - Managing Player Dynamics: Rob Thompson's Approach

34:38 - Analyzing the Brewers: Strengths and Weaknesses

39:38 - Phillies' Resilience: Learning from Past Series

42:11 - Bullpen Concerns: Navigating Late-Season Challenges

52:38 - September Predictions: Home Run Records and Team Performance

54:22 - Home Run Records and Player Performance

56:20 - Pitching Prospects: Ranger Suarez vs. Jesus Luzardo

59:20 - Aaron Nola's Final Month and Team Dynamics

01:01:11 - Phillies' Division Chances and Playoff Prospects

01:07:15 - Final Thoughts and Reflections on the Season