The set-up: The Phillies have been trading wins and losses over their last seven games, and I expect that trend to continue here after yesterday's 5-3 defeat in which they allowed two runs in the bottom of the eighth. Tampa has a four-game set at division rival New York starting tomorrow, which sets this up as a "look-ahead" as well for the home side.

The pick: I'll call Eflin and Patino a "wash" here for arguments sakes, but will point out that the Phillies are 7-2 in their last nine IL games in trying to avenge road loss against an opponent in which they allowed five or more runs in. The stage is set for a minor upset.

This is a 10* UNDERDOG BEST OF THE BEST on the Phillies.