Could the Phillies blow their playoff berth? How recent slump, surging D-backs have made wild-card race messy

The Philadelphia Phillies are facing a tightening National League wild-card race following a recent team slump. Their lead for a playoff berth has narrowed to a single game.

At the same time, the Arizona Diamondbacks have put together a surging run. With the Diamondbacks holding the tiebreaker over the Phillies, the competition for the postseason position has become increasingly precarious.