The Phillies and Union Achieve Combined Win Percentage of Nearly .700 Since August 1st

Philadelphia's summer sports teams, the Phillies and the Union, have been on an impressive run since the calendar turned to August. On Wednesday night, both teams secured dominant victories at home, with the Phillies defeating Houston 11-7 and the Union shutting out Cincinnati 5-0. These latest results have propelled their combined winning percentage since August 1st to a stellar .697, effectively reaching the .700 mark.

Looking at the individual breakdowns, the Phillies have recorded a 25-11 record since August 1st, securing seven series wins, three series losses, and one split, which translates to a .694 winning percentage. Meanwhile, the Union remain unbeaten in this period with a 5-0-2 record (excluding the Leagues Cup), scoring 17 goals while conceding eight, yielding a .714 winning percentage. The Union's unbeaten streak actually extends back to July 22nd following the World Cup break, during which they have gone 7-0-2.

These hot streaks have put both teams in favorable postseason positions. The Phillies sit three games behind the Braves but lead the Wild Card race by a couple of games, aided by the Cubs being swept by the Brewers and Atlanta dropping two straight against Tampa. The Union, who were once dead last in Major League Soccer and parted ways with Bradley Carnell, have climbed above the playoff line. Currently situated in a tight pack of seven teams separated by just four points, the Union would host NYC FC in the Wild Card game if the season ended today.