Despite struggles, Phillies are where they need to be
Bryson Stott drove in a run on a soft hit in a 6-4 win over the Padres. (Brendan Baldwin/Phillies Nation)
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies, after sweeping the San Diego Padres for the second time in two weeks, are a season-high four games over .500 (33-29). They scored six runs in a game for the first time since May 17. They also recorded double-digit hits in a game for the first time since May 15. Since that day, the Phillies are a remarkable 12-6. They are surviving, not thriving. It could b