The Dodgers face a motivated Phillies team with home-field advantage after three straight playoff disappointments, including last year’s NLDS elimination.

Philadelphia’s rotation features three left-handed starters, including Cy Young candidate Cristopher Sánchez, against a Dodgers team that struggled vs. lefties.

The Phillies boast NL batting champion Trea Turner, home run king Kyle Schwarber, and former Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler.

1All due respect to the Cincinnati Reds .

But the Dodgers ’ first real test of their World Series title defense is about to begin this weekend.

After advancing past the plucky Reds and their 83-win roster in a best-of-three wild card series this week, the Dodgers will now face a true powerhouse in the best-of-five National League Division Series,

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