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After another late inning win over the Reds Monday night, the Phillies roll continues with contributions up and down the lineup and from the most pleasant surprise of the season - Taijuan Walker.On Episode 997 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discuss the weekend sweep of the Rangers, the remarkable turnaround of the Jhoan Duran-led bullpen, Zack Wheeler's velocity drop and the freefalling Mets.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Hitting Season02:52 - Phillies' Recent Performance and Winning Streak08:18 - Taiwan Walker's Turnaround Season15:03 - Impact of the Bottom of the Lineup20:49 - Defensive Improvements and Managerial Decisions25:57 - Comparing Impressive Sweeps: Blue Jays vs. Rangers28:04 - Revitalizing the Bullpen: A New Strength?35:01 - Zack Wheeler's Struggles: Concern or Confidence?42:56 - Looking Ahead: August Schedule and Predictions47:34 - Mets Meltdown: A Comedy of Errors