MLB – FREE PLAY: Dodgers (935) vs. Phillies (936)

No, I won’t argue the fact the Los Angeles Dodgers are a very good team. But I think we can all agree this season they look a little more mortal than we have seen them look over recent seasons. They also have a problem with facing the Philadelphia Phillies, who have taken seven of the last 10 overall meetings between these NL rivals, which does include four or six matchups in 2025. Los Angeles enters this game running red-hot, winning seven in a row. But is not going to be as well rested as a home team here. Philadelphia finished the regular season winning four of their last five contests, and as I mentioned a moment ago, haven’t taken the field since September 28. They will come in here well rested and ready, my friends. The Dodgers lose a little something when they travel as they are not as strong on the road as they are at home. They must go into Citizens Bank Park to face one of the best home teams in all of baseball. Yes, the Los Angeles lineup accounts for a little more at the scoring end, but the Philadelphia pitching staff is a little stronger overall. Speaking of which, Ohtani and Sanchez are scheduled. I feel it’s a mistake to start the superstar Dodgers right-hander. Yes, he has good numbers on the mound this season. But I just feel his bat is more important to the team. Sanchez is 13-5 with a 2.50 ERA on the campaign. Both starters come into this game running hot. Playing at home, coming in well rested, with a regular starter on the mound, I feel gives the Philadelphia Phillies a big edge in this contest. Take Philadelphia. Thank you.