Aaron Nola's turnaround is a big reason why the Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of clinching a postseason berth.Nola will take the mound on Wednesday night when the Phillies continue their three-game home series with the playoff-bound Milwaukee Brewers.

When asked on Tuesday, Phillies manager Don Mattingly said that Luzardo is “trending in the right direction.” The quote was reported by Tim Kelly of OnPattison.

It’s all but inevitable now. But until the Phillies actually clinch a wild card, they will insist every game is akin to the postseason, in terms of significance and urgency. And Don Mattingly is managing accordingly.

Twenty minutes after the final out of the Phillies’ 10-3 blowout loss to the Mets on Saturday night at Citi Field, Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly summoned Orion Kerkering to his office. A few minutes later,

The Phillies followed a postseason-type of blueprint to defeat the Brewers, 6-4, and lower their magic number at clinching a playoff spot to two.

It started with Brandon Marsh, who had just five hits in 17 September games before Tuesday, when he hit a two-run homer and a double.

The Philadelphia Phillies offered a response on their permanent manager decision after a shocking announcement from a division rival.

For Tuesday’s rainy opener to a three-game set against Milwaukee, Phillies manager Don Mattingly’s focus was solely on winning to get closer to clinching a playoff spot.