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- Updated: May 28, 2016
CHICAGO — After a 6-2 loss to the Cubs on Friday — the Phillies’ fifth loss in seven games — a reporter asked manager Pete Mackanin whether he was concerned about his team’s offensive struggles and the potential implications.
As the question came — “Are you worried that the offensive shortcomings are starting to catch up with you guys?” — Mackanin didn’t change his expression or alter his tone of voice. He answered in a matter-of-fact fashion.
“I won’t say I’m worried about it,” Mackanin said. “I’ve been conscious of it for the whole season.”
That’s how Mackanin and the Phillies are treating it. Stick to the facts, which reveal things both good and bad about the club.
First, the numbers suggest the Phils have a better record than they should. Based on the Pythagorean win-loss stat, the Phillies should have a winning percentage of .401. Instead, they …
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