Reeling Phillies have one more game to save their season

The Philadelphia Phillies face a decisive game 162 after suffering a 12-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday. Despite the defeat, Philadelphia maintained a one-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks, who lost 10-7 to the San Diego Padres. The Phillies must secure a victory or rely on another Arizona loss to clinch a National League Wild Card berth, as the Diamondbacks own the head-to-head tiebreaker.

Ace Zack Wheeler is scheduled to start the regular-season finale on Sunday, meaning he would likely be unavailable for the start of a potential Wild Card Series. Philadelphia has struggled down the stretch, recently enduring a 21-inning scoreless streak before plating an unearned run on Saturday. The club turned to Aaron Nola on short rest after rotation injuries forced adjustments.