The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves will face off in the National League Division Series (NLDS) for the second year in a row, after the Phillies’ surprising defeat in last year’s postseason. This matchup is sure to be an exciting one, as the two teams have had a long-standing rivalry that dates back to 1883.
The Phillies were the favorites to win the NLDS last year, but the Braves pulled off a stunning upset in Game 5 of the series. The Braves’ offense was on fire, scoring a total of 22 runs over the five games. The Phillies, meanwhile, were unable to keep up with the Braves’ offensive onslaught and ended up losing the series 3-2.
This year, the Phillies are looking to avenge their loss and prove that they are still a force to be reckoned with in the NLDS. The team has made some key additions in the offseason, including outfielder Bryce Harper and catcher J.T. Realmuto. Harper is a five-time All-Star and has won the MVP award twice, while Realmuto is considered one of the best catchers in the league. These two players will be key for the Phillies in this year’s NLDS matchup against the Braves.
The Braves, meanwhile, are looking to continue their success from last year’s postseason. The team has made some key additions of their own, including outfielder Marcell Ozuna and pitcher Cole Hamels. Ozuna is a three-time All-Star and has won the Silver Slugger award twice, while Hamels is a four-time All-Star and has won the Cy Young award once. These two players will be key for the Braves in this year’s NLDS matchup against the Phillies.
The Phillies and Braves have had some intense battles over the years and this year’s NLDS matchup is sure to be no different. Both teams have made some key additions in the offseason and are looking to prove that they are still contenders in the NLDS. It will be interesting to see how this matchup plays out and who will come out on top in this exciting NLDS rematch.
