The Phillies were in first place for the majority of the first half, thanks to a 37–18 start to the season.
However, injuries took their toll, and they went on a 3–16 skid in early July.
An eight-game losing streak in August knocked them out of contention.
Infielders Other batters Coaches Note: Pos= Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.
= Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Reading[9]