Each game of this National League Championship Series, we’re going to take a microlevel look at an intriguing matchup of the day.
Today’s matchup: Justin Verlander’s fastball against the Phillies’ lineup
The Phillies have a shot against the Astros. No national prognosticator, soothsayer or other “expert” should convince you otherwise. Anyone predicting a sweep either hasn’t watched the team play this month or is simply looking for you to subscribe to their newsletter. However, the task is tall for them, make no mistake.