It’s no real mystery why this keeps happening. Most of lineup goes into “let me try to hit a 7-run homer” mode when facing elimination. First 2 innings, Turner, Harper & Stott all got themselves out chasing. Kerr was sharp. He also quickly saw he didn’t need to throw real strikes
Phillies offense in their elimination game the last 5 postseasons:
2026 WC: 2 runs, 6-for-31 (.194)
2025 NLDS: 1 run, 4-for-37 (.108)
2024 NLDS: 1 run, 4-for 31 (.129)
2023 NLCS: 2 runs, 5-for-31 (.161)
2022 WS: 1 run, 3-for-29 (.103)
TOTAL: 1.4 runs per game, 22-for-159 (.138)