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Baseball writer Patrick Saunders breaks down the World Series:
Why the Phillies will win. They’re hot — 13-3 down the stretch, then dominating the Brewers and Dodgers in the playoffs. Their offense features power and speed. In Brad Lidge, left, they have this season’s best closer.
Why the Rays will win. Young, talented and unafraid, they’re playing like destiny’s team. They have the majors’ best defense, plus a deep, talented rotation led by ALCS MVP Matt Garza.
X-factor. Tampa Bay youngsters B.J. Upton and Evan Longoria were spectacular against Boston pitchers they had seen on a regular basis. Can they keep it up?
