# Ugly start to second half as Mets take two of three, plus first half grades

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Podcast: [Phillies Talk: A Philadelphia Phillies Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/phillies-talk-a-philadelphia-phillies-podcast-714305)
Published: 2026-07-19T23:54:01+00:00
Episode link: https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/podcasts/
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Duration seconds: 1771

## Resource

0:00 - Takeaways from an ugly series loss to the Mets 4:49 - The fifth spot in the rotation is HUGE problem 7:15 - The Phillies are NOT good in day games this season 14:30 - All-Star Game was disappointing 20:43 - Ricky Bo's first half grades 25:38 - Dodgers series preview and second half predictions

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