The intoxicating vibe that has taken over the Phillies’ clubhouse this month was stifled Sunday when the team lost not only a game, but maybe a starting pitcher, as well. JSalisburyNBCS of NBCSPhilly has the recap:
The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for the Phillies and prevented them from sweeping the five-game series from the last-place Nationals. The Phils won the first four, two in extra innings.
The Phillies are still going pretty good at 15-3 in June, but Eflin's condition has to be a concern. The starting rotation is one of the strengths of the team. It entered Sunday with a 3.65 ERA, ninth-best in the majors, while taking down 327⅓ innings, second-most in the majors. The rotation that has built these impressive numbers is not deep. It's basically five guys -- Eflin, Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Kyle Gibson and Ranger Suarez -- and none has missed a start this season. After this group, there is Bailey Falter and Cristopher Sanchez in the minors and not a whole lot more. Losing Eflin for any amount of time will hurt.
The Phillies are idle on Monday before playing two games against the Rangers in Texas and four against a very good Padres team in San Diego. Eflin's spot in the rotation will come up again on Saturday in San Diego. Falter, who started the second game of Friday's doubleheader, could be pressed into duty if Eflin can't go.
In addition to losing Eflin early Sunday, the Phillies were without Bryce Harper, who continues to receive treatment for a blister on his left hand. Thomson said Harper was progressing and could possibly be ready to go Tuesday night in Texas.
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