The Phillies are officially the hottest team in baseball. After winning nine straight games, Philadelphia has gone from 9½ games out of the NL East to right back in the division race.

Josh Liddick and Austin Myers break down an incredible weekend, including Alec Bohm’s walk-off triple, Kyle Schwarber’s massive ninth-inning home run and one of the most improbable comeback wins in recent Phillies history. They also discuss Andrew Painter’s best start of his young MLB career, the offense’s dramatic August turnaround and why the Phillies are suddenly showing they can win games in multiple ways.

Plus, the guys look ahead to a crucial nine-game West Coast road trip against the Mariners, Angels and Diamondbacks, debate where the Phillies and Braves could stand when they meet in September, and answer questions from the live Twitch audience.

Are the Phillies finally putting it all together at the right time?

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Episode timestamps:

00:20 Phillies' Winning Streak and Upcoming Challenges

03:26 Key Performances and Individual Contributions

06:28 Alec Bohm's Walk-Off and Team Dynamics

09:18 Andrew Painter's Breakout Performance

12:30 Offensive Shifts and Mindset Changes

15:25 Sunday's Remarkable Comeback Victory

27:04 The Thrill of the Call

29:46 Maintaining Momentum for the Playoffs

32:57 Chasing the Division Title

36:32 The Importance of Consistency

40:03 Historical Comparisons and Future Prospects

43:40 The Field of Dreams Impact

49:47 Rookie Performances and Future Outlook

51:27 Fan Interactions and Predictions