History is not on the Philadelphia Phillies' side following their 5-3 loss in Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Philadelphia finds itself needing to come from behind again at home in the NLDS, as it needed to do last year in the postseason.
The Phillies have quite a task in front of them in winning three contests out of a possible four games in the series. MLB postseason history does not favor the Phillies' chances of regaining control of and winning the series.
NLDS history heavily favors Game 1 winners
According to MLB.