# Phillies Struggle in September

> Phillies offense ranks poorly in September as playoff race heats up.
- Title: Phillies Struggle in September · Philadelphia Phillies On SI
- Summary: Phillies offense ranks poorly in September as playoff race heats up. Philadelphia Phillies' offense has a .235 batting average and .670 OPS, ranking 21st and…
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- Source: Philadelphia Phillies On SI — https://si.com/mlb/phillies/onsi/phillies-have-struggled-in-this-key-area-so-far-in-september
- Published: 2026-09-16T17:00:03+00:00
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- Topics: philadelphia phillies, seattle, mlb, seahawks, nfl, playoff race, batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, ops, runs per game, sports
## Phillies Struggle in September
The Philadelphia Phillies have a losing record in September after their strong August performance.
## Recent Game Performance
The team has one win in their last five games, including a loss to the Atlanta Braves.
## Offensive Struggles
Phillies offense ranks 21st in batting average at .235, 28th in on-base percentage at .290, and 23rd in slugging percentage at .380.
## Key Players Underperforming
Brandon Marsh, Bryson Stott, and J.T. Realmuto all have an OPS below .600 despite being key contributors.
## Recent Trade Impact
The Phillies acquired Luis Arraez at the trade deadline to address lineup depth concerns.
## October Deadline Pressure
With 11 games remaining, the Phillies need to improve their offense to avoid a quick October exit.
## Playoff Race Challenge
The team's poor September performance threatens their playoff chances as the season ends.
## Key takeaway

Philadelphia Phillies' offense has a .235 batting average and .670 OPS, ranking 21st and 26th in MLB, as they face October with 11 games left.