The Phillies finally looked like a team that could make the expanded MLB playoffs this past weekend with a three-game sweep of the rival New York Mets. Next on the docket? A two-game, very sweep-able series against the Boston Red Sox who are off to one of their worst starts in franchise history. The Red Sox have looked awful all season while the Phillies have just been inconsistently frustrating. Let’s take a look at the two-game series matchup.
Do projected Pitching Matchups favor the Phillies?
Game 1: Tuesday 8/18 7:30pm
Zach Eflin vs. Zack Godley
Make no mistake.