The Philadelphia Phillies are facing a challenging postseason after a recent loss to the Houston Astros, marking a troubling trend with a 1-5 record in their last six home playoff games. Despite their historically strong homefield advantage, players like Bryce Harper and Zack Wheeler emphasize the importance of securing home advantage for the playoffs, while acknowledging the team’s struggles under pressure at Citizens Bank Park. With a critical series against the Braves upcoming, the Phillies need to perform well to maintain their wild card position and potentially regain homefield advantage. Embracing an underdog mentality might be beneficial as the team aims to shake off the weight of expectations heading into October.
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Phillies’ Homefield Advantage in October
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