finished reading the American League matchup analysis yesterday. Are you looking forward to tomorrow's game even more? Don't worry, the National League games are equally exciting. will provide you with the playoff National League matchup analysis!
html No. 61 Los Angeles Dodgers (43-17)
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html No. 68 Milwaukee Brewers (29-31)
Dodgers projected starting rotation:
Walker Buehler
Clayton Kershaw
Julio Urias/Tony Gonsolin
Brewers projected starting rotation:
Brandon Woodruff
Brett Anderson
Adrian Houser/Josh Lindblom (Adrian Houser/Josh Lindblom)
I reminded everyone in the American League article that the possibility of a black eight is greater, but in the National League, I am afraid that such a chance is slim. . If there was a choice, no one would want to face the Dodgers in the wild card round. However, as the only division with four teams in the playoffs, the competition in the National League Central Division is too fierce, and the Brewers grabbed a wild card. It’s really not easy, we can only take one step at a time.
Looking horizontally and vertically, this matchup should be the pair with the least suspense among all the wild card rounds. The Dodgers are strong and have a complete lineup. ranks first in the league in both pitching and hitting. They are the only undisputed Cosmos team this year.
The Dodgers played on the first line . They originally had Cody Bellinger, the National League MVP last season, and this year they welcomed Mookie Betts. He also played well worthy of a 300 million contract. level, five players on the team have home runs in double figures, and a total of 118 is the most in the major leagues.
The Brewers are short of major generals. During the offseason, main outfielder Lorenzo Cain announced that he will skip the season. Recently, the best pitcher Corbin Burnes suffered another injury. is very likely to be reimbursed for the season, which will greatly reduce their starting rotation strength. It can be said that this team's house is in trouble.
Of course, they are not just helpless. The Brewers also have an MVP leader, Christian Yelich,, and Woodruff is also a qualified No. 1 starter. The Brewers' bullpen has two secret weapons--Josh Hader, the long-haired brother who became famous last year, and Devin Williams, who only gave up 1 ERA throughout the season. Devin Williams.
I have to talk about a little bit of "metaphysics" here. As the "strongest" left-hander recognized for many years, Kershaw's strength is universally recognized, but he has repeatedly become a backdrop in the playoffs for many years. Maybe he will become the turning point of the series. When the Brewers face Kershaw, they must be determined to win him!
html No. 62 Atlanta Braves (35-25)
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html No. 67 Cincinnati Reds (31-29)
Braves projected starting rotation:
Max Fried
Ian Anderson
Kay Kyle Wright
Redskins expected starting rotation:
Trevor Bauer
Luis Castillo
Sonny Gray
Warriors vs. The Dodgers are the only two teams to have over 100 home runs this year. Their firepower that often scores double figures in a single game makes pitchers of all opponents tremble. Freddie Freeman, the leader of the team, is considered by many experts to be the favorite to win the National League MVP this year over Betts.
However, the Warriors seem to be "walking on one leg" among the top players in the playoffs. Last year's all-star pitcher Mike Soroka, who was born out of the team, was retired for the season , and their current starter Fried is the only pitcher who can stand alone.
The ERA of all starting pitchers is as high as 5.51. Fortunately, the Warriors' bullpen this year has a relatively impressive ERA, with an ERA of 3.50. In the playoffs, they can use bullpen pitchers more to make up for the lack of starting pitchers.
On the other hand, the Reds' starting pitching group, led by National League favorite and "Scientist" Ball, is very strong. And their weakness is exactly the opposite of the Warriors-their offensive power is insufficient, and the adjusted attack index is only a little better than the Indians among all playoff teams.
The batting average of the main outfielder is around 0.200. If he has to think about scoring points on the starting pitcher quickly against the Warriors, he may not be able to continue in the bullpen.
If the conflict in the American League is Yankees vs. Indians, then the conflict in the National League is this matchup. It is really difficult to predict how the script will develop.
html No. 63 Chicago Cubs (34-26)
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html No. 66 Miami Marlins (31-29)
Cubs projected starting rotation:
Darvish has
Kyle Hendricks
Alek - Alec Mills/Jon Lester
Marlins projected starting rotation:
Sixto Sanchez (Sixto Sanchez)
Sandy Alcantara
Pablo Lopez
If you are a fan who is particularly familiar with the two old meme "Marlins have a 100% playoff winning rate" and "Guangxu Bear", you will probably not be able to help but laugh when they see them meet. Laugh out loud. But they are probably happy to play against each other. The Marlins could have been the fifth seed, which would have meant running into the strong Padres. The Cubs have always been wary of the Cardinals, their mortal enemy in the same district, so it seems easier to deal with a "fish belly" instead.
Since the ownership of the team changed hands at the end of 2017, the Marlins have entered a long and painful rebuilding period, and this year's plan continues to be in tatters. To make matters worse, because some players were infected with the epidemic, many members of the already very cheap main lineup were forced to recuperate and quarantine. The Marlins had to launch a massive search for players, regardless of their previous performance, as long as they could play ball.
I didn’t expect that these fringe players would have a magical chemical reaction. For them, such a hard-won opportunity would probably not happen again. Therefore, they worked very hard in the game, allowing the Marlins to score a original super Expected results.
However, if you think that the Marlins only relied on morale and luck to reach the playoffs, you would be underestimating them. They have a young starting pitcher with an ERA starting at 3, and the bullpen is also very solid.
The Cubs' pitchers are also very good. Like Ball, Darvish, who has the hope of competing for the Cy Young Award, pitched his best performance since 2013. Hendricks shutout the opening game this year, and Mills even more so. Pitched a no-hitter. Compared with the rebuilding Marlins, many of the Cubs' key players from the 2016 championship are still on the team, giving them an overwhelming advantage in terms of experience.
Their weakness lies in their line play. Many star players in the team have not shown their due strength this year , so that compared with their opponents' line play, their average points per game are even less.
With the advantages and disadvantages of both sides consistent, the outcome of this group showdown is more likely to depend on mental strength or even metaphysics - is the hunger of being barefooted and not afraid of wearing shoes effective, or is it the bear's rich experience that is effective? Or is the law that the Marlins must win the championship as long as they make the playoffs still valid? This all makes the game very interesting.
html No. 64 seed San Diego Padres (37-23)
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html No. 65 seed St. Louis Cardinals (30-28)
Padres projected starting rotation:
Dinelson Lamet
Zach Davis Davies)
Chris Paddack/Mike Clevinger
Cardinals projected starting rotation:
Jack Flaherty
Adam Wainwright Wainwright)
Kim Guang-hyun
In addition to the Marlins, the Cardinals are the team most affected by the epidemic this year. Because games were canceled and many key players were forced to quarantine, the Cardinals' schedule and lineup became fragmented, leaving the original division favorites to fight until the last day for playoff tickets.. Fortunately, they won many key tough battles, not only successfully finishing second in the division, but also avoiding make-up games (they were sure to achieve enough results to advance without playing the entire schedule).
The Padres are eye-catching this year. They started to exert their strength last year and lacked stamina. People can't help but underestimate their prospects this year. However, new and old stars and pitchers, including Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., broke out one after another. allowed them to play the best in the league after the Dodgers and Rays. Achievements. Don't underestimate the number of 37 wins. When converted into a normal season of 162 games, this means 100 wins!
Both teams have the same troubles. Dakota Hudson, one of the Cardinals' main starting pitchers this year, unfortunately lost the season at the last moment. Clevinger, who was traded by the Padres, is also there. He is recovering and it is unknown whether he will return in time. However, without these two people, it was no problem for both sides to come up with three capable pitchers to complete the wild card game. Especially South Korea's strong investment player Kim Kwang-hyun performed amazingly, filling Hudson's vacancy.
Overall, the Padres are the more complete team, while the Cardinals are less balanced in their pitching and their offensive numbers are below the league average. However, considering the unstable schedule of the Cardinals this year, it has greatly affected the team's performance. When they can play step by step, that may be the time to show their true strength.
And don't forget, the Padres have entered the playoffs for the first time in 14 years, and the Cardinals have many veterans who have experienced countless competitions. The street office has repeatedly stressed the importance of experience in the playoffs. There are no more than three games in the wild card round, and there is very little room for error. Whoever can enter the state at the first time will take the lead.
Will the old faces in the playoffs be able to perform with ease, or will the momentum of the new troops in October be more unstoppable? Such an exciting and exciting showdown is really enjoyable to witness with your own eyes! fans, don’t miss the upcoming MLB playoffs live broadcast!
