The Philadelphia Phillies have been on a postseason streak since 2022 — three straight years of success, including a World Series appearance. And while 2025 got off to a rocky start, this season feels different — but not in a bad way.
It’s true the team was roughed up at the end of May, finishing the month with three straight losses. Then came a frustrating start to June with a loss in the series finale against the Brewers. Still, the Phillies are tracking well compared to their 2022, 2023, and 2024 campaigns.
But as the pressure mounts and questions linger around player health — especially stars like Bryce Harper and Aaron Nola — the real debate begins: Are we witnessing another regular-season peak, or the beginning of something bigger in October?
A familiar path — with better balance?
In 2022, the Phillies made it all the way to the World Series. But through the first five days of June that year, they held a 25–29 record — far worse than their current 37–25 mark. Even the 2023 team, which found late-season rhythm, was behind pace by comparison.
| From Day 1 to early June (5-6) | Record (W-L) |
| 2022 | 25-29 |
| 2023 | 29-32 |
| 2024 | 44-19 |
Sure, 2024 brought a red-hot start and surprised a lot of people. But that year ended in disappointment, with the Phillies falling in the Division Series to the Mets.
The Phillies adjusted through injuries
Harper missed some time this year, and Aaron Nola has been sidelined longer than expected. The team has taken a few hits because of that, but they’ve responded — just like they did in June 2022, when Harper was dealing with a forearm injury, a thumb issue, and a nasty blister. That group still found a way to reach the World Series.
Harper and the bats are still producing
On June 5, 2024, Harper was batting .268. This year? He’s slightly down at .258, with 55 hits — just two fewer than he had at the same point last MLB season. The big difference is in RBIs: he had 44 last year and sits at 34 now.
Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on after striking out during game two of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on May 29, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Getty Images)
Trea Turner was hitting .345 last June, and while he’s dipped to .300 this season, that’s still a solid clip. Meanwhile, Nick Castellanos is having a bounce-back year — hitting .285 compared to just .214 through the same stretch in 2024.
Why 2025 could finally be their year
The stats don’t lie. The Phillies are ahead of their 2022 pace — the season they went all the way to the World Series before losing to the Astros in six games. This group looks more battle-tested, more adaptable, and more balanced.
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The bullpen has taken a step forward. The rotation, while not perfect, has avoided catastrophe. If they keep this pace and stay healthy, the Phillies have a real shot at bringing another championship back to Philly — just like they did in 2008, when they held a 37–26 record on June 6.
