Phillips went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in Thursday's victory over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

In his 20 games since July 6, Phillips is 27-for-78 (.346) with nine RBI and 10 runs scored, recording at least one hit in 18 of those games. Buying on Phillips' hot streak may not be that foolish of an idea moving forward. He owns a career batting average of .294 in the month of August, that's the second baseman's best mark of any month throughout his 14 years. Also, Phillips has fared well this season against divisional opponents, whom he happens to have a nine-game stretch against beginning Friday. The veteran does however remain on a 71-game stretch without a homer, the longest drought of his career.