NLCS 4:30 start

[jtsneaks]

OVER 8.5

The pitchers do a great job but the umpire controls this game--Meals is a big over umpire and he has hit overs at a 22-12 clip.

Phillies -105

The home team should do well in this series and it will come down to the bullpen and although the Phils pen could make it interesting I am liking them here!

1-8 TSR after allowing 2 ER or less in BB outings
Dodgers 0-5 at Philadelphia


Philadelphia 27-20 as an underdog
Philadelphia 14-3 at home vs. NL West

Play Against - Road teams when the money line is +125 to -125 (LA DODGERS) average hitting team (AVG = .255 to .269) against an average starting pitcher (ERA=4.20 to 5.20) -NL, with a starting pitcher whose gives up 0.5 or less HR's/start
51-22 over the last 5 seasons. ( 69.9% | 27.2 units )
11-8 this year. ( 57.9% | 2.2 units )

Also in news Manuel's mother died just this morning and he will be coaching with a heavy heart--

The Phillies said that June Manuel died Friday morning at Roanoke (Va.) Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was 87. The Phillies had no information about the cause of death.

Manuel found out Friday morning after a meeting with his staff before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Manuel watched batting practice from his customary spot behind the cage, but did not talk to the media and his usual pregame press conference was canceled.

Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez, whom Manuel managed in Cleveland, was among the players and coaches who stopped to offer condolences. Dodgers manager Joe Torre put a hand on Manuel's shoulder as the two chatted, and former Phillies closer Mitch Williams also dropped by behind the cage.

Manuel shook some hands as he walked into the dugout after batting practice, but did not take questions. The Phillies beat the Dodgers 3-2 in Game 1 on Thursday night.

--I think its naive to think that emotionally the Phillies won't want to win this for skip. That doesn't mean that the Dodgers don't have their reasons or won't try but I will take the Phillies here.

JT Sneaks