Being a Philadelphia Phillies fan, this season has been a whirlwind, to say the very least, and it's only June. Of course, the most recent whiplash is because of the team's sweep over the Los Angeles Angels. After going 10-18 in the month of May, the Phils are 4-0 in June and 3-0 since firing Joe Girardi.

At first, it seemed like Girardi was the easiest scapegoat for the Phillies amid a brutal start to the season. However, the team proved that, without him, they're a much better baseball team.

Why couldn't the Phightins play to their full potential under Girardi, and how have things changed since he was fired only a few days ago?

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3. Inconsistency vs. Routine

Throughout the first 51 games of the season, Girardi endlessly adjusted and readjusted the batting lineup. Despite his constant efforts, the manager never seemed to find the right combination to unlock the Phillies' powerhouse potential.

Fortunately for the Phils and their chances at a playoff run, interim head coach Rob Thomson is doing the complete opposite. He saw the success that Kyle Schwarber has had at leadoff this season, and kept him there throughout the three-game series against the Angels.

Thomson also had Rhys Hoskins batting second, Bryce Harper batting third, and Nick Castellanos as the cleanup hitter. The consistency throughout Thomson's first three games allowed the Phillies to capitalize on their star slugging potential and drive in much-needed runs. Getting into a routine has proven to be crucial for Philadelphia's offense.

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2. Bryson Stott is a Perfect Example of All Phillies Rookies

Bryson Stott is in his first year in the major leagues. That being said, his performance relies on consistency, which is what he's gotten a lot of recently. Harper emphasized the importance of consistent opportunities for Stott and all of the team's young players.

“He [Stott] just needs to play. From high school to college to minor-league baseball to now, he's used to playing every day and that's what we've got to do for our young guys,” Harper said, quotes courtesy of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Harper said that playing young guys as much as possible is the main way that the team is going to make the most of their talents.

“They've got to play. If you want your young guys to have success, they have to play every day. And when they have those opportunities, I think they're going to take full advantage of that, whether that's Bryson or Maton or anybody else. We need our young guys to come in each day and be ready to play and know we have the faith in them to go out there and do their job.”

1. The energy is back, and the Phils are Hot

A change in leadership and an added routine did wonders for the Phillies' offense, specifically the team's rookies. Now, with the rough start behind them, it feels like the cloud hovering above the Phils has subsided and brighter days are ahead.

The Phillies' bats are hot and the energy is electric heading into their road series against the Milwaukee Brewers. They have the momentum behind them of a four-game winning streak to potentially sweep the Brewers, currently on a three-game losing streak.

With all of this in mind, the Phillies are well on their way to climbing the NL East and inching their way into playoff position.