The Home Stretch
Posted By: J Stump
Posted: 8/26/2008 4:23:46 PM
Last night I posed the question on whether we'd be more comfortable on our teams postseason chances had they gone 2-2 over two series against LA, rather than being swept first and then returning the favor. Honestly, I'm not sure which I'd prefer, though I know I'd rather have swept them after they swept us rather than vice versa. To end on a high note is always a plus as it gives hope for a strong future. However, in the same sense, is it an omen of any sorts that we couldn't win a game on the road but were able to take care of business at home? The point of home field advantage is that you're supposed to be able to win more games, and last night's victory did put the Phillies 10 games over .500 at home, compared to their slim 3 games over .500 on the road. Put in that perspective, the 2-5 West Coast road trip feels even more ominous than it sounds...going into that they were plus 6 on the road, and realistically should've come back plus 7 at the least, since they were heavily favored over the...
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