# Phillies Clinch Playoff Spot or Collapse

> Phillies have one game to save season after wild collapse.
- Title: Phillies Clinch Playoff Spot or Collapse · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Phillies have one game to save season after wild collapse. Phillies clinch NL Wild Card with Sunday win after 12-1 loss to Rays.
- Keywords: phillies, rays, nfl, mlb, wild card, playoff, citizens bank park, zack wheeler, don mattingly, j.t. realmuto, arizona, seahawks
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/phillies-lose-to-rays-unable-to-clinch-playoff-spot-again
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- Topics: phillies, rays, nfl, mlb, wild card, playoff, citizens bank park, zack wheeler, don mattingly, j.t. realmuto, arizona, seahawks
## Phillies in playoff race
Phillies lost to Rays 12-1 but have one game to clinch wild card spot.
## One game to save season
Phillies need Sunday win to avoid second-worst collapse in franchise history.
## Manager's dilemma
Interim manager Don Mattingly says team must win to secure postseason spot.
## Pitching struggles
Phillies' offense snapped 21-inning scoreless streak with unearned run in seventh.
## Last-minute pitching
Phillies started Aaron Nola on short rest after bullpen game.
## Game outcome
Phillies lost 12-1 to Rays, one game to save season.
## Key takeaway

Phillies clinch NL Wild Card with Sunday win after 12-1 loss to Rays.