NLCS 2022: Positional Preview
Цитата: Biegel от 15.02.2023, 11:07The Philadelphia Phillies are just hours away from taking on the San Diego Padres in the 2022 NLCS. Who would've thought that this would be the outcome of the 2022 season. After an up and down September for both teams, each squad has come together to make improbable runs to the Championship Series.As the two teams prepare to do battle in the first best of seven series of the postseason, we wanted to take a deeper dive into how these two wagons matchup. Let's go position by position and compare the numbers, players, and extracurriculars that has driven these two squads to dramatic postseason runs. Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Catcher: J.T. Realmuto vs Austin NolaRealmuto 2022 stats: Ryan Howard Jersey.784 OPS, 17 HR, 71 RBI, 2.0 fWARThe 2021 MVP does not need an introduction. The days of Harper struggling at the plate in the aftermath of his return from injury are long gone. Harper has an OPS ofwith three long balls in 53 games since becoming a Padre. Bell has added one homer in the postseason, but did not start Game Two or Game Four of the Dodgers series. He did start all three games of the Wild Card round, so how he will be managed against Philly is anyone's guess.Padres RotationA strength of both of these squads has been their starting pitching in the postseason. Entering the 2022 playoffs Simon Muzziotti Jersey, Yu Darvish had a less than impressive postseason track record, holding a career ERA of over five. He's done a much better job this go around, tossing seven shutout innings against the Mets, and five-three-run-innings in the NLDS. The Phillies faced Yu twice during the regular season and did not fair particularly well, scoring just three runs in thirteen innings, while striking out fourteen times. Alongside Darvish in the rotation is right-hander Joe Musgrove, who has been nothing short of spectacular. The former Pirate has tossed thirteen innings, allowing just two runs, while striking out thirteen. Musgrove and his shinny ears dominated the Mets, got through the Dodgers, and now will have to face a red hot Phillies team that hit him around back in June. In his lone start versus the Fightins, he was shelled for six runs in six innings. At some point in the series, the Phillies will face Blake Snell, the man responsible for the injury that knocked Bryce Harper out for months. Snell has made two respectable starts this postseason, tossing a combined 8.2 innings pitched, allowing three earned runs. He had a steady regular season through twenty-four starts, posting a 3.38 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. He's allowed seven runs in two starts against the Phils in 2022. Depending on how the early games of the series shake out, the Padres will likely turn to Mike Clevinger after their top three. The righty was not sharp in his lone postseason start against the Dodgers, allowing four runs in 2.2 innings pitched. If Bob Melvin opts to go in a different direction, Sean Manaea could take the ball, although his 4.96 ERA in the regular season may make the Padres choose otherwise. Phillies RotationOn the Philadelphia side of things, Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola have been top guys and silenced any doubts about their pitching in big games https://www.shopthephillies.com/Jt_Realmuto_Jersey-117. Wheeler has hurled 12.1 innings allowing three earned runs and giving the Phillies a chance to win both of his starts. Nola has tossed 12.2 innings pitched, allowing no earned runs. What else do you need to hear?Behind the two-headed monster is Ranger Suarez, who we will likely get the ball for Game Three. Suarez was not sharp against Atlanta in the NLDS, allowing one run in 3.1 IP, but walking five. Now that the postseason jitters are out of the way, we could see an improved performance against the Pads. Ranger faced the brown and yellow once this season, hurling 7.1 IP, while only allowing two runs. Thor will likely get the ball in Game Four, as he tossed three innings of one run ball, to give the Phillies a chance in the NLDS. Padres BullpenThe backbone of the Padres run to the NLCS has been their bullpen, specifically Josh Hader, Robert Suarez, and Luis Garcia. The back-end-trio has not allowed an earned run in 12.1 combined innings pitched. Of course, the last time the Phillies saw Josh Hader, this happened: Josh Hader was a perfect 18 for 18 in save opportunities this season.Until Alec Bohm. NBC Sports Philadelphia June 8, 2022Oh, and this. Matt Vierling now homers off Josh Hader Hader had 40 straight scoreless appearances coming into tonightPhils up 3-2 John Clark June 8, 2022So..yeah. We'll see what happens. Phillies BullpenStrike one, strike two, and good luck. Jose Alvarado has been one of the top relievers in all of baseball since his discovery of a cutter and return from AAA. He has continued to shut down opponents this postseason, but has allowed a pair of home runs. Jose is rested and will be the key weapon out of the Philly pen in San Diego. Seranthony Dominguez has not been far behind, tossing 3.2 shutout innings, while striking out eight batters. That'll play. Additionally, Zach Eflin had a get right performance in Game Four of the NLDS, striking out three of four batters, in a perfect outing. At the time of this writing, it is yet to be seen if David Robertson will be on the roster as he recovers from a calf injury. Nevertheless https://www.shopthephillies.com/Kyle_Schwarber_Jersey-160, Alvarado, Dominguez, and Eflin could go toe-to-toe with the Padres back end. Is it game time yet?
The Philadelphia Phillies are just hours away from taking on the San Diego Padres in the 2022 NLCS. Who would've thought that this would be the outcome of the 2022 season. After an up and down September for both teams, each squad has come together to make improbable runs to the Championship Series.As the two teams prepare to do battle in the first best of seven series of the postseason, we wanted to take a deeper dive into how these two wagons matchup. Let's go position by position and compare the numbers, players, and extracurriculars that has driven these two squads to dramatic postseason runs. Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Catcher: J.T. Realmuto vs Austin NolaRealmuto 2022 stats: Ryan Howard Jersey.784 OPS, 17 HR, 71 RBI, 2.0 fWARThe 2021 MVP does not need an introduction. The days of Harper struggling at the plate in the aftermath of his return from injury are long gone. Harper has an OPS ofwith three long balls in 53 games since becoming a Padre. Bell has added one homer in the postseason, but did not start Game Two or Game Four of the Dodgers series. He did start all three games of the Wild Card round, so how he will be managed against Philly is anyone's guess.Padres RotationA strength of both of these squads has been their starting pitching in the postseason. Entering the 2022 playoffs Simon Muzziotti Jersey, Yu Darvish had a less than impressive postseason track record, holding a career ERA of over five. He's done a much better job this go around, tossing seven shutout innings against the Mets, and five-three-run-innings in the NLDS. The Phillies faced Yu twice during the regular season and did not fair particularly well, scoring just three runs in thirteen innings, while striking out fourteen times. Alongside Darvish in the rotation is right-hander Joe Musgrove, who has been nothing short of spectacular. The former Pirate has tossed thirteen innings, allowing just two runs, while striking out thirteen. Musgrove and his shinny ears dominated the Mets, got through the Dodgers, and now will have to face a red hot Phillies team that hit him around back in June. In his lone start versus the Fightins, he was shelled for six runs in six innings. At some point in the series, the Phillies will face Blake Snell, the man responsible for the injury that knocked Bryce Harper out for months. Snell has made two respectable starts this postseason, tossing a combined 8.2 innings pitched, allowing three earned runs. He had a steady regular season through twenty-four starts, posting a 3.38 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. He's allowed seven runs in two starts against the Phils in 2022. Depending on how the early games of the series shake out, the Padres will likely turn to Mike Clevinger after their top three. The righty was not sharp in his lone postseason start against the Dodgers, allowing four runs in 2.2 innings pitched. If Bob Melvin opts to go in a different direction, Sean Manaea could take the ball, although his 4.96 ERA in the regular season may make the Padres choose otherwise. Phillies RotationOn the Philadelphia side of things, Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola have been top guys and silenced any doubts about their pitching in big games https://www.shopthephillies.com/Jt_Realmuto_Jersey-117. Wheeler has hurled 12.1 innings allowing three earned runs and giving the Phillies a chance to win both of his starts. Nola has tossed 12.2 innings pitched, allowing no earned runs. What else do you need to hear?Behind the two-headed monster is Ranger Suarez, who we will likely get the ball for Game Three. Suarez was not sharp against Atlanta in the NLDS, allowing one run in 3.1 IP, but walking five. Now that the postseason jitters are out of the way, we could see an improved performance against the Pads. Ranger faced the brown and yellow once this season, hurling 7.1 IP, while only allowing two runs. Thor will likely get the ball in Game Four, as he tossed three innings of one run ball, to give the Phillies a chance in the NLDS. Padres BullpenThe backbone of the Padres run to the NLCS has been their bullpen, specifically Josh Hader, Robert Suarez, and Luis Garcia. The back-end-trio has not allowed an earned run in 12.1 combined innings pitched. Of course, the last time the Phillies saw Josh Hader, this happened: Josh Hader was a perfect 18 for 18 in save opportunities this season.Until Alec Bohm. NBC Sports Philadelphia June 8, 2022Oh, and this. Matt Vierling now homers off Josh Hader Hader had 40 straight scoreless appearances coming into tonightPhils up 3-2 John Clark June 8, 2022So..yeah. We'll see what happens. Phillies BullpenStrike one, strike two, and good luck. Jose Alvarado has been one of the top relievers in all of baseball since his discovery of a cutter and return from AAA. He has continued to shut down opponents this postseason, but has allowed a pair of home runs. Jose is rested and will be the key weapon out of the Philly pen in San Diego. Seranthony Dominguez has not been far behind, tossing 3.2 shutout innings, while striking out eight batters. That'll play. Additionally, Zach Eflin had a get right performance in Game Four of the NLDS, striking out three of four batters, in a perfect outing. At the time of this writing, it is yet to be seen if David Robertson will be on the roster as he recovers from a calf injury. Nevertheless https://www.shopthephillies.com/Kyle_Schwarber_Jersey-160, Alvarado, Dominguez, and Eflin could go toe-to-toe with the Padres back end. Is it game time yet?