On Episode 298 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis breaks down the first three games of the Phillies' series against the woeful New York Mets. Sometimes in life, timing is everything and the Metropolitans were exactly the elixir the Phillies needed to get over their 7-game losing streak. How a new offensive approach has perhaps changed everything for this team, Also, balls are clearly leaving the ballpark at a higher rate than ever before, but why? Astrophysicist and contributor for The Athletic Dr. Meredith Wills joins the show to talk about her scientific study of the baseballs and answers definitively whether the balls are juiced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices