The Phillies squandered a chance for more runs in the frame thanks to a runner getting thrown out at home and a double play. Undaunted, they scored two more in the fourth thanks to three consecutive doubles by Marchan, Harrison Bader, and Kyle Schwarber.

Philadelphia Phillies’ Aaron Nola could be replaced by Taijuan Walker in the postseason, according to an MLB writer’s latest report.

The Phils’ shortstop immediately exited in the seventh inning after hitting a ground ball and reaching on an Otto Lopez throwing error. He walked into the dugout, spoke with Phillies assistant athletic trainer Joe Rauch and headed down to the clubhouse. Edmundo Sosa entered to pinch run.

The Phillies got a dud from Taijuan Walker in the series opener against the Brewers and fans are venting their frustration with the hurler.

"Getting Harper to hit the ball out of the ballpark is huge," Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson said. "Either him or (Kyle) Schwarber, if they hit a home run early, it just seems to energize the entire club, and that big. Get up 2-0, get them on their heels a bit. It's good momentum."

The Royals are floundering as the season winds down, and the schedule gets no easier this weekend as they head into the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. The Phillies are 26-13 since the start of August, and have opened up a massive 11-game lead in the NL East, with the second-best record in baseball.

Bryson Scott and Edmundo Sosa have replaced Turner at shortstop for now. They are okay players in the meantime, but the Phillies are built on star power, and they'll need Turner to play like a star in the postseason regardless of how his body is holding up.

Since making his big league debut in August 2013, starting pitcher Taijuan Walker has enjoyed stints for some of the biggest franchises in the majors, such as the Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondback