Five Best 1-2 Pitching Combinations in the Major Leagues

Beginning a three-game series with these duos spells trouble for any opponent. Just look at the St. Louis Cardinals, who started a three-game series at Busch Stadium on Tuesday just 1/2 game out of first place in the National League Central.

Unfortunately, Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee were scheduled to oppose the Redbirds in the first two games. St. Louis lost both, getting outscored 14-2 in the process and Wednesday’s 4-0 defeat to Lee was the team’s 10th loss in 13 games.

The Phils top two hurlers get paid a lot, but they’ve certainly earned it this season. And they head the list of the big league’s best 1-2 punches when it comes to starting pitching.

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