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But don’t overlook all the playmakers at the skill positions on both teams.

The Philadelphia Phillies lead the San Diego Padres 2-1 going into Game 4.

In danger of heading to Philadelphia down 0-2 in the NL Championship Series, the Padres produced another huge rally in front of their rowdy fans.

Philadelphia will try to take a 2-0 lead when they send Aaron Nola to mound to oppose Blake Snell on Wednesday afternoon.

“I think, honestly, we’ve got the two best teams going up against each other, and it’s going to be a fun week for sure,” said Machado.

One night after scoring seven runs on 12 hits, Philadelphia and it big bats went quiet in a 3-0 loss to Atlanta.

The Phillies have won three straight games to begin these playoffs, hardly looking like a team making its first postseason appearance since 2011.

“I feel a sense of pride for these players. We’re glad to be here but we’ve got more to go.”

For the first time since the College Football Playoff was introduced in 2014, the ACC will be on the outside looking in.