10 initial thoughts on Phillies-Dodgers

Are you ready?

We knew it was coming—and now it’s here.

Phillies-Dodgers in the NLDS.

After years of tap dancing around this potential October matchup, the National League bracket has delivered it. Thanks to a quick two-game sweep of the Reds, the Dodgers will arrive to Philadelphia on Saturday for a best of five series.

Here are my initial thoughts on the matchup, and what to watch for in this series.