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Phillies’ Grit Tested as Victory Slips Through Their Fingers in Heartbreaking Clash

Phillies' Grit Tested as Victory Slips Through Their Fingers in Heartbreaking Clash

Today the Phillies look to do it again and extend the season. Of all the remaining lineups in the playoffs, the Phillies arguably have the best offense to go after this juggernaut pitching staff from the Dodgers. They are sending out Cristopher Sanchez to the hill, a guy who will likely get Cy Young consideration. He went 13-5 with a 2.50 ERA, and a 1.06 WHIP. Sanchez did have a full run higher ERA on the road than he did at home, but it was at 3.02, so not brutal. He went 5.2 innings against the Dodgers on Saturday and allowed just two earned runs. He will be on regular rest for this start. There are some reasons to be a bit worried if you’re a Philly fan – In three of his past four road starts, he has allowed at least four runs. That includes a seven-inning outing in Los Angeles against the Dodgers where he allowed seven hits, four earned runs, and two homers. Tyler Glasnow goes for the Dodgers. Los Angeles has used Glasnow only once this postseason. He didn’t start or relieve in the first series, but I’m curious if the Dodgers used him in relief in Game 1 just to get him some work. Otherwise, it would’ve been quite some time since he pitched. He did allow two hits and two walks in 1.2 innings in Game 1. He faced the Phillies early in the year and allowed five earned runs over two innings of work.

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