2011 MLB Playoffs: Previewing the Keys for the Phillies vs. Cardinals NLDS

Baseball fans, prepare because it is that time of year again. You can throw away regular season stats, MVP numbers, pitching ERA and records because it is time to start fresh in the postseason.

Every team starts with a clean 0-0 slate and has a chance to rectify regular season performances or build upon them. For the Phillies and the Cardinals, this is exactly the case.

The Phillies finished the season with the most wins, but in their head-to-head matchups, the Cardinals dominated.

Both of these teams have a chance to make their mark on the playoffs and here are the keys, in no particular order, that each team will need in order to advance to the NLCS.

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