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Blue Jays Ace Makes Astonishing Admission About Philadelphia Phillies Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman made an incredible admission following his start against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Kade Kistner

Blue Jays Ace Makes Astonishing Admission About Philadelphia Phillies Lineup
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The Philadelphia Phillies squeaked out a 2-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. It was a walk-off error in the bottom of the tenth that did the job. 

But for the Phillies right now, a win is a win. 

The win on Wednesday not only swept the Blue Jays but brought Philadelphia within one game of a .500 record at 17-18. 

The offense was once again anemic, but clearly that is not a reflection of who the Phillies really are. At least not to Kevin Gausman, the Blue Jays ace who had to face Philadelphia's lineup on Wednesday. 

"I think they're the best lineup in the National League, from top to bottom," said Gausman speaking to MLB.com. 

Someone should probably tell the Phillies fanbase. 

Gausman allowed just three hits and no earned runs allowed on Wednesday. He didn't have to say what he said. 

He also hasn't just said that about every lineup he has faced this season. 

Sure, Philadelphia's offense has floundered this season. But they are a talented bunch, 

Plus, whose offense doesn't stumble?

What would be more disastrous? A slow start or a terrible collapse in September?

Let them work through the issues now. 

Come October, Gausman's words will be ringing in everyone's ears. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl.  During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated.  Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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