As the Dodgers and Phillies battle for the best record in baseball, former Dodger Mark Sweeney believes the Phillies have a slight edge for the World Series, citing home-field advantage and a strong starting rotation as key factors.
As Major League Baseball nears the postseason, teams are locked in a tight race for playoff seeding. The Los Angeles Dodgers andWith the Dodgers welcoming the Cleveland Guardians to Los Angeles this weekend, the race for the top spot remains wide open.
On Wednesday, the MLB on Fox studio crew discussed which team is better built for a World Series run: the Dodgers or the Phillies. Former Dodgers infielder Mark Sweeney“At the beginning of the year, I would’ve said it was a toss-up. Both these teams are super talented. I think the slight edge goes to the Philadelphia Phillies," Sweeney stated.Sweeney also pointed to the impact of home-field advantage, adding, "They want home-field advantage because that is an advantage.
The Dodgers are no strangers to the Phillies in the postseason, and history hasn't always been on their side. Sweeney's comments highlight the importance of momentum and atmosphere, particularly in Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park, which has proven to be an intimidating venue for visiting teams. Both teams are loaded with star players, but Sweeney emphasized that success in the postseason often comes down to which offense gets hot.
“That being said, I think it becomes the stars offensively for both sides. Who is going to be better at their version?" he said.“When you get into the playoffs, you have to pitch; you have to be able to dominate when it comes to the starting rotation," he explained. "Zach Wheeler and Aaron Nola know how to do that. And when they have that version of themselves, Ranger Suarez could be one of those factors that’s the No. 4 guy.
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