Before last night's game here in Florida, Marlins left-hander Scott Olsen said he saw champagne being delivered to the Phillies' clubhouse at Dolphin Stadium.
Those bottles may never be opened.
Last night's comeback victory by the Dodgers have severely diminished the Phillies' once-promising playoffs hopes. Now, their best chance to force a one-game playoff Monday at Citizens Bank Park is to win the last two games against the Marlins and hope the Dodgers and/or Padres lose their final two games.
Particularly disappointing to the Phillies is that, a week ago, they were leading the wild-card race. But a loss Monday night to Houston and two losses this week in Washington were crushing blows.
Some of the Phillies even seen resigned to the idea they won't be playing October baseball ... again. Chase Utley said yesterday that it was "surprising" the Phillies were even in position to contend for a playoff spot during the season's final week, considering how poorly they played during the first half.
More in tomorrow's News Journal, and keep back to this blog for further updates.
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