The Great Philly Cheesesteak Famine: How Many Games Are the Phillies Behind the Braves?
Let's face it, folks, things are a little dire in the City of Brotherly Love. The cheesesteaks are probably feeling a bit lonely without celebratory chomps, and the Phanatic's walk-up song might be on mute. Why? Because the Philadelphia Phillies are currently trailing their arch-rivals, the Atlanta Braves, by a whopping 7.5 games in the National League East standings.
That's right, folks, it's a full-on pretzel shortage when it comes to first place.
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Don't Panic (But Maybe Stock Up on Tums)
Now, before you drown your sorrows in Tastykakes, there's still plenty of baseball left to be played. The season is far from over, and the Phillies have a knack for the dramatic (remember that walk-off home run against the Mets last month? Pure magic!).
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However, it's undeniable that the Braves have been on fire lately. They're playing like a team possessed by the ghost of Hank Aaron himself.
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The Road Ahead: Rocky orCheesesteak Smooth?
The question on everyone's mind is: can the Phillies close the gap? Here's the good news:
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- They've got talent: The core of this team is still dangerous.
- History (kind of) favors them: Remember the legendary 2010 comeback? The Phils clawed their way back from a 7-game deficit to win the division.
Here's the not-so-good news:
- The Braves are good. Really good.
- The schedule isn't exactly a cakewalk.
So, buckle up, Phillies fans. It's going to be a wild ride. But hey, at least it'll be entertaining (hopefully less stressful than a cheesesteak eating competition).
FAQ: How to Deal with Phillies Despair
- How to drown your sorrows (without resorting to Tastykakes): Channel your inner Gritty and head to a local brewery for some craft beers (responsibly, of course).
- How to maintain hope: Remember, it's a marathon, not a sprint. Keep the faith (and maybe light a Phanatic-shaped candle).
- How to remind yourself it's not the end of the world: Baseball is just a game (an important and entertaining game, but still a game). There's plenty of other stuff to enjoy in Philly.
- How to trash talk your Braves fan friends (in a friendly way): Remind them of the 2010 comeback. That should sting a little.
- How to prepare for a potential Phillies comeback: Stock up on celebratory cheesesteaks. You'll thank yourself later.
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