In what should be the most exciting series of all the divisional matchups, the Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Milwaukee Brewers.
Plenty of offense will be showcased in this series with the likes of Ryan Braun, Prince Fielder, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins. However, in the end starting pitching and bullpens win postseason games and the Phillies simply have more of it.
CC Sabathia is a horse who will pitch again on short rest, but without Ben Sheets who has been shut down for the year, the Brewers simply do not have the starting pitching depth that they will sorely need. Additionally, with a shaky bullpen of Salomon Torres and Eric Gagne, the Brewers will not be able to rely upon either of them to record a big out nor to slow down the Phillies powerful offense.
In the end, the Phillies offense, adequate pitching, and great bullpen led by Brad Lidge who coverted 41 of 41 saves will be too much for the Brewers to overcome.
Pitching Matchups (First 3 games listed):
Yovani Gallardo vs Cole Hamels
CC Sabathia vs Brett Myers
Jamie Moyer vs David Bush
Season Series: Phillies won 5 of 6
Prediction: Phillies in 4 games.
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PLAYERS:
Ryan Braun,
Prince Fielder,
Chase Utley,
Ryan Howard,
Jimmy Rollins,
Ben Sheets,
Salomon Torres,
Eric Gagne,
Brad Lidge,
Yovani Gallardo,
Cole Hamels,
Brett Myers,
Jamie Moyer
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers
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