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Phillies clinch playoff spot after wild week
Phillies end 1964-style collapse to secure postseason berth
In brief
Phillies end 1964-style collapse to secure postseason berth Phillies clinch 2026 postseason spot after overcoming four-game losing streak Originally reported by Mlb.
Clinch moment
Phillies win 7-3 to secure 2026 postseason berth after four-game losing streak
“It's so hard to get here”
Historic collapse
Phillies blew 6.5 game lead with 12 games left in 1964, now avoid same fate
“We were talking about it in the cage earlier today”
Team resilience
Phillies rebound from 9-19 start to clinch playoff spot despite recent struggles
“Everything resets”
Pitching surge
Zack Wheeler pitches six innings with one run to lead Phillies to 7-1 lead
“We know who we are”
Key hitters
Bryson Stott and J.T. Realmuto hit doubles to score early runs
“I think this is the first time I've ever had to play like 162”
Postseason prep
Phillies prepare to face Atlanta in Wild Card Series after clinching spot
“We're the type of team that we don't care”
Pitcher readiness
Jesús Luzardo returns from shoulder injury to pitch in Wild Card Series
“I feel like I'm prepared to give the team whatever they ask”
The one thing
Phillies clinch 2026 postseason spot after overcoming four-game losing streak
