Before the Phillies took the field in Miami Monday night for the series finale, they took two of three from the Marlins on the weekend, but once again, the story is the starting pitching.

Josh and Austin start the episode by honoring the life of legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling, who passed away Monday at the age of 87. They break down a Phillies series that featured dominant outings from Zack Wheeler and Jesús Luzardo, continued inconsistency from Andrew Painter, and an offense that looked explosive two days and completely lost the other. From Bryson Stott’s big swings to a one-hit shutout loss, they recap a 5–1 start to the Don Mattingly era as interim manager.

The guys also dive into Justin Crawford’s recent surge, bullpen concerns, and what to make of a Phillies team that’s finally winning games—but still searching for consistency on the mound across the board.

Plus, a look ahead to a tough matchup with the AL West Division-leading A’s and what the Phillies need to prove against a first-place team.

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