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The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to go head-to-head in a three-game series this weekend. Upsetting the Dodgers on the road is never a simple task. The Phillies could potentially pull off the upset, but it will require a complete team effort. However, Philadelphia will need its stars to lead the way.
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The Phillies have performed well following a slow start to the season. Philadelphia is now 29-27 overall. Nevertheless, defeating the 36-20 Dodgers is obviously going to be a challenge.
Without further ado, here's a look at how the Phillies can upset the Dodgers this weekend.
Zack Wheeler must start the series strong
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Wheeler has been tremendous since returning from the injured list. The right-handed hurler holds a 1.67 ERA across six games pitched. He also has 36 strikeouts in 37.2 innings of work on the mound.
If the Phillies want to win this series, they are going to have to take care of business in the first contest. Losing on Friday and then bouncing back with wins on Saturday and Sunday would be an incredibly challenging task.
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Philadelphia has Wheeler set to start on Friday night in Los Angeles . He must start the series strong and give the Phillies an opportunity to win.
Big Bryce Harper performance
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Kyle Schwarber has been the Phillies' best hitter in 2026. The Dodgers understand that fact. His 21 home runs and .938 OPS lead the Phillies. LA will likely proceed with caution when Schwarber steps up to the plate.
The Phillies are going to need Bryce Harper to be at his best. Harper has performed well so far this season, as he has recorded 13 home runs to go along with an .884 OPS. While he hasn't played up to Schwarber's level, Harper has played a significant role for Philadelphia.
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There is a realistic chance of Schwarber being worked around consistently, so Harper's offensive performance could end up determining how the Phillies perform this weekend.
First pitch for Friday night's game is scheduled for 10:15 PM EST in Los Angeles.
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