NLCS Preview: Padres favored over Phillies, but favorites are 0-4 in ’22 NL postseason

The San Diego Padres hold the advantage over the Philadelphia Phillies in the upcoming 2022 National League Championship Series.

Going into the postseason, both teams would have been voted Least Likely to Succeed, as they are the two-lowest seeded NL playoff teams and both rank lowest in Box-Toppers rankings among NL postseason teams.

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Blue Jays’ Gausman tops players for Tuesday, Aug. 2; Braves’ Strider tops NL players

Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman is Tuesday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Gausman struck out 10 over eight scoreless innings, allowing one hit and one walk, in the 3-1 win over the Rays.

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Braves’ Anderson, Athletics’ Hendriks among top players in Wednesday's league division series games

In four league division series playoff games Wednesday these are Box-Toppers Player of the Game winners:

  • Braves pitcher Ian Anderson is top player in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over the Marlins.

  • Athletics closing pitcher Liam Hendriks is top player in Wednesday’s 9-7 win over the Astros.

  • Corey Seager of the Dodgers is top player in Wednesday’s 6-5 win over the Padres.

  • Kevin Kiermaier of the Rays is top player in Wednesday’s 8-4 win over the Yankees.

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Twins’ Kenta Maeda tops players for Tuesday, Aug. 18; Dodgers’ Gonsolin tops NL players

Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda is Tuesday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Maeda struck out 12 over eight innings, allowing one run, one hit and two walks, in the 4-3, 12-inning win over the Brewers. Maeda took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before giving up a hit. He did not earn the win, picking up a no-decision, because the Brewers tied the game after he exited.

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