The Philadelphia Phillies will face off against the New York Mets in the London Series. The Phillies have been playing great this season, led by Ranger Suarez. In fact, the star pitcher received some pretty impressive praise from teammate JT Realmuto ahead of Saturday's game.
In an interview with Tom Verducci of FOX Sports, Realmuto claimed playing with Suarez “feels like playing a video game.” The Phillies catcher seems very impressed with the Rangers' pitches off the mound.
No one knows how good Suarez is for the Rangers other than JT Realmuto. He's played a big role in keeping Suarez playing well this season. Whatever they do, it's working. The Phillies look like the best team in baseball right now.
The London Series begins on Saturday against the Mets, with both teams getting a chance to show off in front of a British crowd, so it should be an exciting one all the way through. However, the Phillies are the overwhelming favorites to maintain their best record in the National League, while New York will be looking to pull off an upset to get back up the NL East standings.
Rangers' Suarez is having a great year and is a surefire Cy Young candidate. This season he has an incredible 1.70 ERA, 79 strikeouts and a 0.797 WHIP. He'll be looking to improve on those numbers on Saturday against the Mets.
Why the Phillies will win the World Series in 2024
The Phillies currently have the second-best record in the major leagues this season (one game ahead of the New York Yankees) and look like real favorites to win the championship. They've had a great season so far, and the Phillies should be able to maintain this high level of play for the rest of the year.
The Phillies have the best pitching staff in the league and their offense has been strong all season. Their combination of power and speed makes them an incredibly dangerous team on a nightly basis.
Winning the World Series is never easy, but the Phillies are in a position to make a run in the playoffs this year. Philadelphia hasn't won since 2008, so this team is hungry to win another title. At the very least, Philadelphia may have the best chance to win it this season.
The Phillies are expected to remain at the top of the rankings due to their pitching and offense. Their biggest rivals in the National League are the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Atlanta Braves, but the Phillies have the ability to compete with any of them.
