{"id":106886,"date":"2025-10-13T09:11:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T09:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=106886"},"modified":"2025-10-13T09:14:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T09:14:13","slug":"philly-crossroads-is-the-phillies-world-series-window-closing-mlb-analyst-drops-a-chilling-reality-check","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=106886","title":{"rendered":"PHILLY CROSSROADS: Are the Phillies Running Out of World Series Time? Expert Analysis Cuts Deep..!!"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"\">\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inquirer.com\/resizer\/gF3P6_fvzB-ORHQ3zw4ZXu9_Ml0=\/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-pmn\/public\/JYGWFYQ5U5CJPOTB3R3L54CTFY.jpg\" alt=\"Phillies turning to Zack Wheeler in a must-win Game 6\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Philadelphia Phillies are still reeling from their fresh playoff exit on Thursday, when they were taken out of the running for the World Series.<\/p>\n<p>The Phillies lost on a throwing error from relief pitcher Orion Kerkering in the bottom of the 11th inning. The Dodgers had the bases loaded with two outs when ice-cold Andy Pages came to the plate.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Kerkering got Pages to make some weak contact on a ball that landed right in front of the pitcher, though he struggled to field it cleanly, leading to panic about being late on a throw to first base.<\/p>\n<p>He ended up choosing to throw the ball home, right to catcher J.T. Realmuto, with pinch runner Hyeseong Kim sprinting towards home.<\/p>\n<p>The throw ended up going way above the catcher\u2019s head &#8211; a game-ending throw once Kim stepped on home plate, ending the series 3-1 at Dodger Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>It was a gutpunch for the Phillies, who played hard throughout the series and looked like they were gaining momentum after dropping the first two games.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now, the Philles face a harsh winter. Free agent Kyle Schwarber could end up leaving after an MVP-caliber season, while Trea Turner and Bryce Harper are both getting another year older.<\/p>\n<p>Realmuto could also leave in the offseason.<\/p>\n<p>On the MLB Network, Dan Plesac gave his take on the organization and debated whether their championship window is still open.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI still think right now if you\u2019d ask me, my pick to win the [NL] East right now, today, unquestionably the Phillies,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cZach Wheeler will be back healthy. 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