The Guardians, in the biggest slump of their 2024 season, will now play the best team in baseball.
The Guardians are 61-41 with a +77 run differential, 13th in MLB with a team wRC+ of 103, 20th in Baserunning Runs Above Average at -3.5, fourth in Defensive WAR at 6.8, 27th in starter FIP at 4.60, and first in reliever FIP at 3.14.
The Phillies are 64-38 with a +109 run differential, seventh in MLB with a team wRC+ of 109, fifth in Baserunning Runs Above Average at 5.9, 10th in Defensive WAR at -4.6, first in starter FIP at 3.