Starting pitcher Yu Darvish has thrown thirteen innings vs the Philadelphia Phillies and has allowed only three runs across those innings. Including seven shutout innings in Philadelphia.
If you haven’t noticed the playoffs are certainly a different beast (LA knows that all too well). Yet, it is encouraging knowing your game-one starter has posted a 2.08 ERA in two starts vs Philadelphia.
The Padres went 1-1 in those starts. But, in the loss – Nabil Crismatt and Ray Kerr allowed four combined runs blowing a would-be second win against the Phillies for Darvish. Also, it should be noted those two bullpen arms are not active for this series.