# Should Phillies aim to win NL East or NL Wildcard?

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Podcast: [94WIP Middays with Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/94wip-middays-with-hugh-douglas-and-joe-giglio-947819)
Published: 2026-07-01T15:37:28+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1390

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Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas analyze the Phillies' surge toward the top of the NL East after a dominant victory over the Pirates. They debate whether winning the division is crucial for securing a first-round bye or if recent history favors a Wild Card run. The conversation also explores potential postseason brackets and the strategic goal of avoiding the Los Angeles Dodgers in a short series. 01:00 - Phillies Shutout Pirates 02:08 - Kelce Fundraising Success 02:44 - Chasing the Braves 04:17 - Playoff Seeding Strategy 14:26 - All-Star Game Voting

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