Now we’re cooking with gas.

Eight wins in 10 games. Offense heating up. Starting pitching (mostly) rolling. Confidence growing by the day.

The Phillies are 21-15, and easily in the best spot they’ve been since a 6-1 start to the season. We’re watching good at bats, power, base running, and overall winning baseball. It’s about time.

We also had a surprise last night that wasn’t just good. It was eye-opening. A player doing something that required a double take, and is worth exploring further. Did a 2025 season x-factor just emerge, possibly after you flipped the channel when the game was decided?