We call them the Fightin' Phills for a reason, over the last 3 years they have mounted many come from behind victories. Came from 5 1/2 games back mid September to overtake the Mets and win the 1st division title in 2008. With mounting injuries, went into the all star break limping 4 games over .500, only to end up with best record in baseball, 32 games over .500.
Today they not only face elimination, but a team with grown confidence and momentum, fans so psyched they can't contain themselves, and a 2 time Cy Young winner who may be the best pitcher in baseball.
It looks overwhelmingly impossible, as a fan, it already feels like the final nail has been hammered into the coffin and the air is getting scarce.
But you have to keep a faint sliver of hope, there is a game to be played today, and a final score to be determined. And until that last out is made, I believe. Go Phils !