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...probably tired from having to play 2 in a row.

How about this... 1. Play the first two DS games at the lower seed. First game immediately after the WCS. Then one off-day, then the rest of the games at the higher seed. This minimizes travel and off-days, and ensures that the higher seed gets all elimination games at home. At the cost of...

Well, they don‘t have to face Ranger Suarez…

Also allows Wheeler to pitch games 2 and 5, so careful what you wish for.

F this off day tomorrow. Just when the hitters seemed to get some semblance of timing back, they have to sit another day

You can talk about the bad BABIP luck or Turner‘s great play. But the bigger theme is once again lack of plate discipline. Olson should have taken his walk to load the bases. Ozzie should not swing at these pitches well below the zone. That’s the difference between these offenses. Phillies...

Not meant to be

You don’t think he‘d at least plead his case in such a pivotal spot?

Looked to me like he was upset with himself. He would have been in the ump‘s face if he thought the call was wrong

Yeah, Murphy‘s reaction gave it away

Nothing there, but will not get overturned /spoiler

Phillies could throw anyone at this point…

Orioles didn‘t get going offensively today. Timing is clearly an issue after such a long break.

The Phillies have a plan, while the team that had almost a week off seems to take a „react to the moment“ approach. Can‘t believe Strider faced Harper a 3rd time.

It doesn‘t matter how good the Braves‘ offense is in the regular season, in the playoffs they turn into a pile of trash. (With one glorious exception)

Alright MVP, here‘s your moment

Really poor pitch selection to Stott

Strider very economical so far

WTF

Which is why he‘s hitting cleanup…which is why he‘s the key hitter likely to hit with runners on multiple times…which is why he needs to be selective, because he‘s not likely to see a lot of strikes. All I‘ve been suggesting