If there is one thing the Phillies are good at, it's finding ways to lose this season.

Despite not being ranked dead last in the major statistical categories in MLB this season, the Phillies are on pace to have one of the worst seasons in history, stretching back to the 19th Century.

After allowing the Cardinals to score seven runs in the 11th inning Tuesday night, Philadelphia is on pace to go 51-111. As CSN Philly points out, only nine teams since 1876 have lost more games.

Furthermore, the club's 11-38 record in its last 49 games matches the worst record in National League history from game 21-69. It's a rough stretch for a team that won 11 of its first 20 games this season and appeared to be taking a step forward after going 71-91 in 2016 and actually not finishing last in the NL East. But it appears like Pete Mackanin's club is headed to the bottom of the division again for the third time in four seasons.

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Injuries have hit the Phils' pitching staff, which was supposed to be a strength of the team this season; now "ace" Jeremy Hellickson owns a 4.61 ERA. Howie Kendrick may be batting .339/.397/.470 but All-Star Odubel Herrera has regressed to a .253/.289/.401 slash line after signing a five-year extension with two team options this past offseason.

Ex-closer Jeanmar Gomez and outfielder Michael Saunders were designated for assignment Tuesday while slugger Maikel Franco is in the midst of a power outage after blasting 25 homers last season. He's hitting .224 with eight homers. The team's offensive struggles have even dipped to top prospects in the minors including J.P. Crawford (.194/.310/.251).

General manager Matt Klentak is still sitting on a host of top prospects including Mickey Moniak, Jorge Alfaro and Nick Williams, and could add to the farm system by trading Kendrick, who is reportedly of interest from the Red Sox and Yankees if he’s able to play third base.

The Phillies' season is a loss but expect to see prospects called up well before September. If that fails, at least they can keep fans entertained with the Phillie Phanatic.