The Phillies Haven't Done This Since Last Century

With tonight's loss, the Philadelphia Phillies have lost 10 games in a row for the first time since September 1999. Last century, they lost 11 straight from September 4th through the 14th. This losing streak is only their fifth of 10 or more games since 1972. They fall to 8-18 and are now 10.5 games behind the Braves. It is April 24th.