Philadelphia at 64% is a road favorite with an 83-67 record against a Washington club sitting around 71-81 and playing out the string. The number leans on the Phillies handing the ball to Cristopher Sanchez, who's carried a sub-3.00 ERA and a Cy Young-caliber case all year. What complicates the trade is Jesus Luzardo landing on the IL and the rotation thinning behind Sanchez, plus a single game between a contender resting toward October and a spoiler with nothing to protect. September baseball narrows the gap between good and bad teams more than season records suggest, and one start from a shaky Nationals arm doesn't decide it. Watch the confirmed starters before committing.
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