This weekend series features a match-up between two rebuilding clubs with the exact same season record.
Much like the Milwaukee Brewers, the Philadelphia Phillies have recently begun a rebuilding phase in their franchise. Where the Brewers traded Carlos Gomez and Mike Fiers at last year's deadline, the Phillies sent Cole Hamels to the Texas Rangers. And this offseason they sent Ken Giles to the Houston Astros. Each was a huge blockbuster deal that leaves their farm system set up quite well for the future.
For this year though, they look quite weak at the major league level--which isn't unexpected.