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
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