Heading into the 2016 season, one of the safest assumptions in baseball was that the Philadelphia Phillies would be a non-factor in the NL East.
Philadelphia currently has a record of 18-14, and the Phillies actually own the second Wild Card spot, a complete shock even at this point in the season considering the depth in the National League.
The silver lining for Philadelphia heading into the season was the amount of promise in the team's young starting rotation, which has proved to be better than expected.
Offensively, the Phillies have been unimpressive, which was to be expected this season, but the performance of their pitching staff has made them the surprise story of the baseball season thus far.
Without more offense, it'll be tough for the Phillies to overcome the Mets and Nationals in the NL East, but it stands to reason that they can continue pitch at the same level all season, which could at least keep them within striking distance deep into the summer.
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