Phillies unsung heroes for the first half of the 2018 season

Phillies unsung heroes for first half of 2018 season

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 10: Seranthony Dominguez #58 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park on June 10, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Brewers 4-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 1: The Philadelphia Phillies surround home plate to celebrate with Andrew Knapp #15 (not pictured) after he hit a game winning, walk off, solo home run in the 13th inning during a game against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on July 1, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 4-3 in 13 innings. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) /

Few expected the Phillies to be in playoff position midway through the season

After five consecutive seasons under .500, the Phillies have a legitimate chance for their best record since 2011.

Compiling a 44-37 record at the midpoint of this season, there are several key reasons for the dramatically improved play.

While it’s easy to point out Aaron Nola, Odubel Herrera, Rhys Hoskins and Cesar Hernandez, there are some players quietly contributing in a big way. Here are the unsung heroes for the first half.

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