[Hulk32ster]

[962] 4* Philadlelphia Phillies -136 | Padilla/Hamels | 8:05p ET
I'm going to ride the Phillies at home again. Bottom line: Philly look more prepared and poised to win this series... Team is playing at high level; LA Not?? Dodgers start Padilla has been on his game lately but can be hit hard, especially if he's rattled & he has a history of coming unraveled at times. No bigger stage than tonight. Will he choke it vs. Philly power bats?? Especially, lefty power bats Howard (playing at a high level), Utley (due for big game; gamer), Ibanez, Rollins & Stairs of the bench. Hamels, has sruggled some lately but can be dominating when his changup is working. He won in LA last start & historically has pitched well vs. LA. Hamels has won 5 of L6 starts vs. the Dodgers, including a 9 inning shutout earlier this seaon. Strongly believe he steps up tonight, in front of jacked up home crowd, with a chance to pitch his team to another World Series. So going to give slight edge to Hamels over Padilla tonight, mainly because Padilla doesn't matchup as well vs. Philly left-handed power & can see him choking this opportunity. Would give Dodgers edge in bullpen but hey have struggled in this series. On flip side, Philly manager Manuels has set up his relief core, really nice, for Playoffs. Big difference tonight will be the home field advantage in Citizens Bank Park (electric energy). Philly 10-1 their L11 home playoff games. Philadelphia playing better baseball and are ready to advance to the World Series.