# Phillies' collapse threat

> Phillies face historic collapse after 12th shutout loss.
- Title: Phillies' collapse threat · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Phillies face historic collapse after 12th shutout loss. Phillies risk becoming second team to blow 6+ game lead in September after 12th shutout loss.
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/phillies-shut-out-for-12th-time-still-trying-to-clinch-postseason-spot
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- Topics: phillies, nfl, seahawks, seattle, mlb, wild card, baseball, playoffs, sports
## Bryce Harper's gesture
Harper blooped a single into shallow right-center field.
## Phillies lose 2-0
Phillies lost to Rays 2-0 with 6 1/2-game lead collapsing.
## Three straight losses
Phillies lost three consecutive games and 13 of last 21.
## Kyle Schwarber's message
Schwarber said they must find a way to win tomorrow.
## Historic 1964 collapse
Phillies blew 6 1/2-game lead in 1964 to miss playoffs.
## Arizona's tiebreaker lead
Arizona holds season tiebreaker with one game lead.
## Mattingly's desperation
Mattingly pinch-hit and asked closer to pitch eighth inning.
## Key takeaway

Phillies risk becoming second team to blow 6+ game lead in September after 12th shutout loss.