As the Phillies enter a 7 game home-stand starting with a four game series against the Houston Astros and ending with a three game series with the Florida Marlins, the Phils team and the Phillies fans both should be very optimistic. The magic number to clinch the NL East title for a third consecutive season is currently at three games going into the Houston series. Also, the Phils are expecting much needed help in the bullpen. J.C. Romero and Scott Eyre both could be back from injuries for Monday night’s game.
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