The Phillies have been in the NLCS in each of the last two seasons, making a trip to the World Series in 2023. They’re a big spender - their $246 million opening day payroll was fourth-largest with big stars like Bryce Harper, Aaron Nola, and Zach Wheeler. Their 74-53 record is third-best in baseball. So you might think they are big favorites going into this series against the Royals.
Philadelphia Phillies (74-53) vs. Kansas City Royals (71-56) at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Phillies: 4.82 runs scored/game (8th in MLB), 4.