The Phillies have played a relatively easy schedule, but they have dominated -- with their starting rotation, bullpen, and deep lineup. The Braves' offense has obviously been a problem, and the Dodgers will need more from the bottom half of their batting order. But Philadelphia is the best all-around team so far.
The nod goes to the Dodgers, who have scored more runs and allowed fewer than the Phillies. Los Angeles' offense leads MLB in most categories, and its pitching, with Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto as co-aces, has been strong. The Dodgers' bullpen ERA of 2.99 is the best in the NL.
If Ranger Suarez continues performing well alongside Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola, the Phillies could contend for the best record. Their offense has shown improvement compared to last year. However, David Schoenfield still favors the Dodgers.
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